The Wayro route from Chiautempan to Comalcalco is 400 miles (644 km), about 7 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 400 mi (644 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-121 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Chiautempan to Comalcalco drive plays out
MEX-150D (132 mi) and MEX-180D (54 mi) carry about 46% of the 400 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiautempan to Comalcalco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-121 | 1–17 | 16 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 17–149 | 132 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 149–260 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 260–291 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 291–312 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 312–331 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 331–364 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 364–375 | 11 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 375–396 | 21 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 396–400 | 4 | Tabasco |
- Mile 16 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 329 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chiautempan and Comalcalco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 104), Huatusco (mile 142), La Venta (mile 331)
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Teatro Pedro Díaz
In downtown Córdoba, the Teatro Pedro Díaz was built in the late 19th century by Pedro Díaz to a design by engineer A. Durán; its facade was remodeled in 1905.
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
In Comalcalco itself
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
More drives to Comalcalco
- Tlaxcala to Comalcalco
- Cuautla to Comalcalco
- Pachuca to Comalcalco
- Tulancingo to Comalcalco
- Cuernavaca to Comalcalco
- Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco
From Chiautempan to other places in Mexico
- Chiautempan to Omitlán
- Chiautempan to Atlatlahucan
- Chiautempan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Chiautempan to Metepec
- Chiautempan to Malinalco
- Chiautempan to Taxco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chiautempan to Comalcalco?
About 7 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 400 miles.
How far is Comalcalco from Chiautempan by car?
About 400 miles (644 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 Chiautempan to Comalcalco?
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 Chiautempan to Comalcalco?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chiautempan to Comalcalco?
In order: MEX-121, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chiautempan and Comalcalco?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 94, 0.5 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 104, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Pedro Díaz (theater, mile 116, 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.