By road, Valladolid and Maxcanú are about 139 miles (223 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 35 min of driving.
| Total distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 35 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 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Valladolid to Maxcanú: the shape of the trip
MEX-180 (72 mi) and MEX-180D (55 mi) carry about 91% of the 139 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valladolid to Maxcanú, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-295 | 0–4 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 4–59 | 55 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 59–98 | 39 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 98–106 | 8 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 106–139 | 33 | Yucatán |
Places worth a stop between Valladolid and Maxcanú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 92)
- Museums and history: Cuca (mile 86), Xiol (mile 92), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 99), Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán (mile 100)
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.
Cuca
Near the town of Tixpéhual in Yucatán, Cuca is a pre-Columbian Maya site of about 10 hectares, where dozens of structures and their remains lie scattered inside a low wall.
Xiol
Xiol is a Maya archaeological site in Kanasín, about 10 kilometers from Mérida, found by accident in 2018 during construction of an industrial complex. Its Maya name means "the spirit of man."
Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán
In Mérida's historic center, this memorial museum tells the story of the first Korean immigrants to Yucatán and their work in the henequen industry, with more than 200 photos, documents, newspapers and pieces of traditional clothing.
Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán
In Maxcanú itself
Oxkintok
Oxkintok is a pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatán state, in southeastern Mexico.
More drives to Maxcanú
From Valladolid to other places in Mexico
- Valladolid to Progreso
- Valladolid to Kabah
- Valladolid to Sisal
- Valladolid to Hopelchén
- Valladolid to Campeche
- Valladolid to Teapa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Valladolid to Maxcanú?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Maxcanú from Valladolid by car?
About 139 miles (223 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 Maxcanú?
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 Maxcanú?
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 Valladolid to Maxcanú?
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 Valladolid to Maxcanú?
Closest to the road: Cuca (archaeological site, mile 86, 2 mi from the route); Xiol (archaeological site, mile 92, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (history museum, mile 99, 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.