By road, Xpujil and Cuzamá are about 202 miles (325 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 22 min of driving.
| Total distance | 202 mi (325 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | CA-M → CA-M 261 → MEX-261 → MEX-184 → YUC 18 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 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 Xpujil to Cuzamá: the shape of the trip
CA-M (85 mi) and MEX-261 (45 mi) carry about 64% of the 202 miles. It runs through 2 states: Campeche, Yucatán. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Xpujil to Cuzamá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Campeche |
| CA-M | 1–86 | 85 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 86–87 | 1 | Campeche |
| CA-M 261 | 87–113 | 26 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 113–158 | 45 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 158–183 | 25 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 183–186 | 3 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 186–187 | 1 | Yucatán |
| YUC 18 | 187–199 | 12 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 199–202 | 3 | Yucatán |
- Mile 140 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
Stops between Xpujil and Cuzamá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tabasqueño (mile 92), Kabah (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 7)
- Museums and history: Tabasqueño (mile 92), Sayil (mile 150), Labna (mile 150), Kabah (mile 153), Uxmal (mile 158)
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
Tabasqueño
Tabasqueño is a Maya archaeological site in the Chenes region of Hopelchén, Campeche, known for decorated building facades in the Chenes style; it peaked between 750 and 900 AD.
Sayil
Sayil is a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya in the Terminal Classic period, located in southwestern Yucatán state, south of Uxmal.
Labna
Labna is a Maya archaeological site and ceremonial center in the Puuc Hills of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of Uxmal in the southwest of Yucatán state.
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Uxmal
Founded around A.D. 700, the Maya city of Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Puuc-style buildings such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Governor's Palace and the Nunnery Quadrangle carry carvings of the rain god Chaac.
Arriving in 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 Xpujil to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Xpujil to Cuzamá?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 202 miles.
How far is Cuzamá from Xpujil by car?
About 202 miles (325 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 Xpujil 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 Xpujil to Cuzamá?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Xpujil to Cuzamá?
In order: CA-M, CA-M 261, MEX-261, MEX-184 and YUC 18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Xpujil and Cuzamá?
Closest to the road: Tabasqueño (archaeological site, mile 92, 1 mi from the route); Sayil (archaeological site, mile 150, 2 mi from the route); Kabah (archaeological site, mile 153, 0.2 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.