By road, Tlacotalpan and Reforma Agraria are about 475 miles (764 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 59 min of driving.
| Total distance | 475 mi (764 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → 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 19.0 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.
What the drive from Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria is like
MEX-307 (121 mi) and MEX-145D (90 mi) carry about 44% of the 475 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 Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-175 | 0–30 | 30 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 30–31 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 31–121 | 90 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 121–142 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 142–160 | 18 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 160–194 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 194–233 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 233–237 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 237–307 | 70 | Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 307–329 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 329–450 | 121 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 450–475 | 25 | Chiapas |
- Mile 159 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 235), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 235)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 235), Palenque National Park (mile 324), Misol Há (mile 329)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 161), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 235), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 235)
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Reforma Agraria
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- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Reforma Agraria
From Tlacotalpan to other places in Mexico
- Tlacotalpan to Chipilo
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- Tlacotalpan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tlacotalpan to Metztitlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria?
About 9 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria?
About 475 miles (764 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 Tlacotalpan 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 Tlacotalpan 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 Tlacotalpan to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tlacotalpan and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 161, 3 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 235, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 235, 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.