By road, Valladolid and Progreso are about 123 miles (198 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 21 min of driving.
| Total distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-295 → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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.
On the road from Valladolid to Progreso
MEX-180D (55 mi) and MEX-180 (39 mi) carry about 76% of the 123 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Valladolid to Progreso
| 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 | 98–107 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 107–123 | 16 | Yucatán |
Stops between Valladolid and Progreso
- 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 98), Dzibilchaltun (mile 109)
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.
Dzibilchaltun
Dzibilchaltún is a Maya archaeological site in Yucatán state, about 10 miles north of Mérida; its original name may have been Ch'iy Chan Ti'Ho.
Arriving in Progreso
Museo del Meteorito El origen de la nueva vida
The Museo del Meteorito El origen de la nueva vida is a museum space in Progreso.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valladolid to Progreso?
About 2 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
How far is Progreso from Valladolid by car?
About 123 miles (198 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 Progreso?
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 Progreso?
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 Valladolid to Progreso use?
In order: MEX-295, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Valladolid and Progreso?
Closest to the road: Chichen Itza (ancient city, mile 28, 3 mi from the route); Cuca (archaeological site, mile 86, 2 mi from the route); Xiol (archaeological site, mile 92, 0.8 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.