Córdoba, Mexico to Palizada is about 381 road miles (613 km): roughly 7 h 36 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 381 mi (613 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
What the drive from Córdoba to Palizada is like
MEX-180 (59 mi) and MEX-180D (53 mi) carry about 29% of the 381 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Córdoba and Palizada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-150 | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–32 | 28 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 32–142 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 142–174 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 174–194 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 194–214 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 214–247 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 247–286 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 286–290 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 290–309 | 19 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 309–310 | 1 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 310–368 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 368–380 | 12 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| local roads | 380–381 | 1 | Campeche |
- Mile 212 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 370 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
What to see on the way from Córdoba to Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 289), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 290)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 25), La Venta (mile 214), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 289), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 290)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
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.
Villahermosa Cathedral
Rising on Paseo Tabasco in Villahermosa, the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco has tall towers above a monumental facade. The current building dates from 1960–1963; an earlier cathedral was destroyed in the anticlerical campaigns of 1928–1934.
Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, a major voice of 20th-century Mexican poetry, was born in this house in Villahermosa's historic center, now a museum since 1985.
More drives to Palizada
- Ocosingo to Palizada
- Coatzacoalcos to Palizada
- Tuxtepec to Palizada
- Veracruz to Palizada
- Tehuacán to Palizada
- Naolinco to Palizada
From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Zacatelco
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Chiautempan
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Palizada?
About 7 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 381 miles.
How far is Palizada from Córdoba, Mexico by car?
About 381 miles (613 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 Córdoba 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 Córdoba 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 Córdoba to Palizada?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-186 and MEX-217. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Palizada?
Closest to the road: Huatusco (archaeological site, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 289, 0.8 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 290, 0.6 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.