Plan on about 2 h 22 min of driving for the 106-mile (170 km) trip from Tizimín to Cuzamá, before any stops.
| Total distance | 106 mi (170 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-295 → MEX-180D → MEX-180 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
Driving Tizimín to Cuzamá: the shape of the trip
MEX-180D (54 mi) and MEX-295 (27 mi) carry about 76% of the 106 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tizimín to Cuzamá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Yucatán |
| MEX-295 | 1–28 | 27 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 28–29 | 1 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 29–83 | 54 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 83–91 | 8 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 91–93 | 2 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 93–106 | 13 | Yucatán |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tizimín and Cuzamá
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
Ik Kil
Outside Pisté near Chichen Itza, Ik Kil is a cenote within the Ik Kil Archeological Park in Yucatán's Tinúm Municipality.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, is a former Maya city between Mérida and Valladolid where you can walk past El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan), the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court and the round El Caracol observatory.
When you get to Cuzamá
Ring of cenotes
Yucatán's Ring of cenotes (Anillo de cenotes) is a state-protected natural area: a semicircle of cenotes linked to the asteroid impact that formed the Chicxulub crater some 65 to 70 million years ago.
More drives to Cuzamá
- Maxcanú to Cuzamá
- Calkiní to Cuzamá
- Hopelchén to Cuzamá
- Campeche to Cuzamá
- Champotón to Cuzamá
- Teapa to Cuzamá
From Tizimín to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tizimín to Cuzamá?
About 2 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 106 miles.
How far is Cuzamá from Tizimín by car?
About 106 miles (170 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Tizimín to Cuzamá?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Tizimín to Cuzamá?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tizimín to Cuzamá?
In order: MEX-295, MEX-180D and MEX-180. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tizimín to Cuzamá?
Closest to the road: Cenote Zací (cenote, mile 29, 4 mi from the route); Ik Kil (cenote, mile 50, 4 mi from the route); Chichen Itza (ancient city, mile 52, 3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.