Tehuacán to Palizada is about 437 road miles (703 km): roughly 8 h 46 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 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 Tehuacán to Palizada drive plays out
MEX-180 (59 mi) and MEX-180D (53 mi) carry about 26% of the 437 miles. It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tehuacán to Palizada, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 2–37 | 35 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 37–88 | 51 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 88–198 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 198–230 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 230–250 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 250–270 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 270–303 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 303–342 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 342–346 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 346–365 | 19 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 365–366 | 1 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 366–423 | 57 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 423–436 | 13 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| local roads | 436–437 | 1 | Campeche |
- Mile 23 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 426 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 345)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 34), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 43), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 55), Huatusco (mile 81), La Venta (mile 270), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 345)
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.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
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.
Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Opened in Villahermosa in 1988, this natural history museum honors José Narciso Rovirosa, the Tabasco naturalist, botanist and mapmaker who explored Tabasco and Chiapas documenting plants, climate and wildlife.
More drives to Palizada
- Ocosingo to Palizada
- Coatzacoalcos to Palizada
- Tuxtepec to Palizada
- Córdoba, Mexico to Palizada
- Veracruz to Palizada
- Naolinco to Palizada
From Tehuacán to other places in Mexico
- Tehuacán to Córdoba
- Tehuacán to Huejotzingo
- Tehuacán to Tlaxcala
- Tehuacán to Calpulalpan
- Tehuacán to Otumba
- Tehuacán to Tepoztlán
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tehuacán to Palizada?
About 8 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tehuacán to Palizada?
About 437 miles (703 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 Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán to Palizada?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tehuacán to Palizada use?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Tehuacán to Palizada?
Closest to the road: Teatro Llave (theater, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 345, 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.