Driving from Mérida to Chetumal
Chetumal lies 305 km (190 mi) south-east of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 372 km (231 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
Clocks in Chetumal are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 4 h 39 min journey lands 5 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Chetumal
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Staying in Chetumal
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Mérida?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mérida; by road roughly 372 km (231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Chetumal by car?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Chetumal?
Chetumal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Merida).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.