By road, Naolinco and Palizada are about 462 miles (744 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 53 min of driving.
| Total distance | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 65 → MEX-140D → MEX-140 → MEX-180 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
The Naolinco–Palizada drive in a few lines
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-180 (91 mi) carry about 50% of the 462 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Naolinco and Palizada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| VER 65 | 0–13 | 13 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 14–32 | 18 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 32–36 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 36–43 | 7 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 43–53 | 10 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 53–86 | 33 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 86–114 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 114–256 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 256–277 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 277–296 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 296–329 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 329–368 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 368–372 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 372–391 | 19 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 391–449 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 449–462 | 13 | Tabasco, Campeche |
- Mile 294 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Stops between Naolinco and Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 370), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 371)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 296), Musevi (mile 370), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 371)
La Venta
More than 200 artifacts fill the site museum at La Venta, among them massive sandstone sculptures discovered at the base of the main pyramid. The once-important Olmec city lies in Tabasco, near Huimanguillo.
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
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.
More drives to Palizada
- Ocosingo to Palizada
- Coatzacoalcos to Palizada
- Tuxtepec to Palizada
- Córdoba, Mexico to Palizada
- Veracruz to Palizada
- Tehuacán to Palizada
From Naolinco to other places in Mexico
- Naolinco to Tlayacapan
- Naolinco to Huasca de Ocampo
- Naolinco to Tepoztlán
- Naolinco to Malinalco
- Naolinco to Cadereyta
- Naolinco to Angangueo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Naolinco to Palizada?
About 8 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
How far is Palizada from Naolinco by car?
About 462 miles (744 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 Naolinco 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 Naolinco 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 Naolinco to Palizada?
In order: VER 65, MEX-140D, MEX-140, MEX-180, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-186 and MEX-217. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Naolinco to Palizada?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 296, 3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 370, 0.2 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 371, 0.8 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.