San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria is about 430 road miles (692 km): roughly 9 h 47 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 430 mi (692 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-186 → MEX-199 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
How the San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria drive plays out
MEX-307 (122 mi) and MEX-180 (87 mi) carry about 49% of the 430 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–27 | 27 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 27–55 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 55–76 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 76–96 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 96–116 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 116–149 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 149–188 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 188–192 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 192–262 | 70 | Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 262–284 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 284–406 | 122 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 406–430 | 24 | Chiapas |
- Mile 114 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 191), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 191)
- Nature and outdoors: Palenque National Park (mile 279), Misol Há (mile 285)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 116), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 191), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 191)
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.
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.
Temple of the Inscriptions
At the Maya site of Palenque, the Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid built as the funerary monument of Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal, who ruled the city in the 7th century.
Palenque National Park
Palenque National Park protects about 1,772 hectares around the Palenque archaeological zone in Chiapas. It was established by presidential decree in July 1981.
Misol Há
About 20 km from Palenque on the road to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Misol-Há is a single 35-meter waterfall dropping into a nearly round pool amid tropical vegetation.
Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area
Within the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas, Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico.
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From San Andrés Tuxtla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria?
About 9 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 430 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 430 miles (692 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria?
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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Andrés Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 116, 3 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 191, 0.8 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 191, 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.