By road, Tizimín and Tecax are about 130 miles (210 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 26 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 130 mi (210 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-295 → MEX-180D |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 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.
The Tizimín–Tecax drive in a few lines
MEX-295 (27 mi) and MEX-180D (24 mi) carry about 39% of the 130 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tizimín to Tecax
| 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 | 29–53 | 24 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 53–56 | 3 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 56–130 | 74 | Yucatán |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tizimín and Tecax
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Yaxuná (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Yaxuná (mile 68)
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
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.
Yaxuná
In the municipality of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, the Maya site of Yaxuná was occupied continuously from the Middle Formative Period through the Postclassic.
In Tecax itself
Chacmultun
Dating to the late Preclassic period, Chacmultun is a Maya site in Yucatán whose name means "mounds of red stone," after the red color of its buildings.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tizimín to Tecax?
About 3 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tizimín to Tecax?
About 130 miles (210 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 Tecax?
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 Tecax?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tizimín to Tecax use?
In order: MEX-295 and MEX-180D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tizimín to Tecax?
Closest to the road: Cenote Zací (cenote, mile 29, 4 mi from the route); Chichen Itza (ancient city, mile 56, 2 mi from the route); Yaxuná (archaeological site, mile 68, 0.1 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.