Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez is about 423 road miles (681 km): roughly 9 h 21 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-217 → MEX-186 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-179 → MEX-145 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 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.
Driving Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez: the shape of the trip
MEX-175 (95 mi) and MEX-145D (67 mi) carry about 38% of the 423 miles. It runs through 4 states: Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D and MEX-145D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-217 | 1–13 | 12 | Campeche, Tabasco |
| local roads | 13–71 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 71–89 | 18 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 89–93 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 93–132 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 132–165 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 165–185 | 20 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 185–206 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 206–273 | 67 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 273–277 | 4 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 277–282 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 282–314 | 32 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 314–322 | 8 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 322–417 | 95 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 417–423 | 6 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 12 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Palizada and Capulalpam de Méndez
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 90), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 91)
- Museums and history: Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 90), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 91), La Venta (mile 165)
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.
Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña
Colonel Gregorio Méndez Magaña, a hero of the fight against the French intervention in Tabasco, was born in this house in Jalpa de Méndez in 1836; today it serves as a house museum in his honor.
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.
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- Puebla to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez
From Palizada to other places in Mexico
- Palizada to Boca del Cielo
- Palizada to San José del Pacífico
- Palizada to Mazunte
- Palizada to Akumal
- Palizada to El Castaño
- Palizada to Reforma Agraria
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 9 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
What is the driving distance from Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 423 miles (681 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 Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez?
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 Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez use?
In order: MEX-217, MEX-186, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-179, MEX-145 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Palizada to Capulalpam de Méndez?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 90, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 91, 0.9 mi from the route); La Venta (archaeological site, mile 165, 3 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.