Plan on about 10 h 28 min of driving for the 537-mile (865 km) trip from Ocuituco to Palizada, before any stops.
| Total distance | 537 mi (865 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 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.
The Ocuituco–Palizada drive in a few lines
MEX-150D (125 mi) and MEX-180 (58 mi) carry about 34% of the 537 miles. It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ocuituco to Palizada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Morelos, Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 16–37 | 21 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 37–47 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 47–48 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 48–63 | 15 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 63–188 | 125 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 188–299 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 299–331 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 331–351 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 351–370 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 370–404 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 404–443 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 443–447 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 447–466 | 19 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 466–467 | 1 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 467–524 | 57 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 524–537 | 13 | Tabasco, Campeche |
- Mile 11 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 369 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 526 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (mile 8), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 134), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 446)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 54), La Malinche National Park (mile 65), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 134)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Puebla (mile 48), Huatusco (mile 181), La Venta (mile 371), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 446)
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
On the Ciudad Universitaria campus of BUAP in Puebla, the university botanical garden covers about 10.7 hectares and was formerly named after Ignacio Rodríguez Alconedo.
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.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ocuituco to Palizada?
About 10 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Palizada from Ocuituco by car?
About 537 miles (865 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 Ocuituco 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 Ocuituco to Palizada?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Palizada use?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocuituco to Palizada?
Closest to the road: Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (convent, mile 8, 0.2 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 134, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 446, 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.