The Wayro route from Valladolid to Akumal is 79 miles (127 km), about 1 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 79 mi (127 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → YUC-MEX-180 → QR 109 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
How the Valladolid to Akumal drive plays out
QR 109 (27 mi) and YUC-MEX-180 (19 mi) carry about 58% of the 79 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valladolid to Akumal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-180 | 0–17 | 17 | Yucatán |
| YUC-MEX-180 | 17–36 | 19 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| QR 109 | 36–63 | 27 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 63–78 | 15 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 78–79 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 29 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Valladolid and Akumal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tulum (mile 64), Xelha (mile 72), Xel-Ha Park (mile 73)
- Museums and history: Coba (mile 37), Tulum (mile 64), Xelha (mile 72)
- With kids: Xel-Ha Park (mile 73)
Coba
Coba is an ancient Maya city in Quintana Roo at the hub of a network of stone causeways, with engraved and sculpted stelae recording ceremonial life of the Late Classic Period.
Tulum
Tulum is a pre-Columbian Maya walled city that served as a port for Coba. Its ruins sit on 12-meter cliffs above the Caribbean on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo.
Xelha
On the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo, Xelha is a Maya archaeological site whose name comes from the Yucatec Maya roots xel and ha'.
Xel-Ha Park
On the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo in the municipality of Tulum, Xel-Ha Park is a commercial aquatic theme park and ecotourism development run by Grupo Xcaret.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Valladolid to Akumal?
About 1 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 79 miles.
What is the driving distance from Valladolid to Akumal?
About 79 miles (127 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 Valladolid to Akumal?
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 Valladolid to Akumal?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Valladolid to Akumal use?
In order: MEX-180, YUC-MEX-180, QR 109 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Valladolid to Akumal?
Closest to the road: Tulum (archaeological site, mile 64, 0.6 mi from the route); Xelha (archaeological site, mile 72, 0.2 mi from the route); Xel-Ha Park (amusement park, mile 73, 0.6 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.