Coatzacoalcos to Palizada is about 197 road miles (317 km): roughly 4 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 197 mi (317 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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 Coatzacoalcos to Palizada
MEX-180 (68 mi) and MEX-180D (33 mi) carry about 51% of the 197 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Coatzacoalcos and Palizada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-180 | 2–30 | 28 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 30–63 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 63–103 | 40 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 103–107 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 107–126 | 19 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 126–184 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 184–196 | 12 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| local roads | 196–197 | 1 | Campeche |
- Mile 29 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
What to see on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 106)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 31), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 106)
La Venta
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos
The Museo de Historia de Tabasco, housed in the Casa de los Azulejos, is a history museum in the historic center of Villahermosa, Tabasco.
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From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coatzacoalcos to Palizada?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 197 miles.
How far is Palizada from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 197 miles (317 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 Coatzacoalcos to Palizada?
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 Coatzacoalcos to Palizada?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Coatzacoalcos to Palizada?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-186 and MEX-217. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Coatzacoalcos and Palizada?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 31, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 106, 0.7 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.