By road, Comalcalco and Jilotepec are about 521 miles (838 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 30 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 521 mi (838 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Comalcalco to Jilotepec: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (157 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 57% of the 521 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Comalcalco to Jilotepec: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-187 | 0–24 | 24 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 25–35 | 10 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 35–68 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 68–88 | 20 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 88–109 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 109–251 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 251–408 | 157 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 408–409 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 409–518 | 109 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 518–521 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 71 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 413 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 444 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 456 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 473 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 487 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 517 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Comalcalco and Jilotepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 306)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 306)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 68), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 284), Capilla del Arte (mile 388), Cacaxtla (mile 403), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 504)
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
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.
Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in the old Las Fábricas de Francia building, with a contemporary art gallery and a reading nook.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Comalcalco to Jilotepec?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
How far is Jilotepec from Comalcalco by car?
About 521 miles (838 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 Comalcalco to Jilotepec?
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 Comalcalco to Jilotepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comalcalco to Jilotepec use?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-M40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Comalcalco and Jilotepec?
Closest to the road: Teatro Llave (theater, mile 298, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 306, 0.5 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 409, 1 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.