The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Palizada is 321 miles (517 km), about 6 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-145 → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 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 Tuxtepec to Palizada: the shape of the trip
MEX-145D (68 mi) and MEX-180 (59 mi) carry about 40% of the 321 miles. It runs through 4 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tuxtepec and Palizada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-145 | 6–39 | 33 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 47–115 | 68 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 115–135 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 135–155 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 155–188 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 188–227 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 227–231 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 231–250 | 19 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 250–308 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 308–321 | 13 | Tabasco, Campeche |
- Mile 24 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 310 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tuxtepec and Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 229), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 231)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 155), Musevi (mile 229), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 231)
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.
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
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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From Tuxtepec to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Palizada?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
How far is Palizada from Tuxtepec by car?
About 321 miles (517 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 Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec to Palizada?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca 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.
Which highways go from Tuxtepec to Palizada?
In order: MEX-145, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-186 and MEX-217. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tuxtepec and Palizada?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 155, 3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 229, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 231, 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.