The Wayro route from Veracruz to Palizada is 385 miles (619 km), about 7 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 385 mi (619 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-217 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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.
What the drive from Veracruz to Palizada is like
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-180 (57 mi) carry about 51% of the 385 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Veracruz to Palizada, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–35 | 31 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 35–37 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 37–178 | 141 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 178–199 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 199–217 | 18 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 217–251 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 251–290 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 290–294 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 294–313 | 19 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 314–372 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-217 | 372–384 | 12 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| local roads | 384–385 | 1 | Campeche |
- Mile 216 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 373 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Places worth a stop between Veracruz and Palizada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 293)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 218), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 293), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 293)
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.
Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer
Villahermosa's regional anthropology museum, named for poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, displays Olmec and Maya pieces found across Tabasco, along with loans from other parts of Mexico such as Teotihuacan. It opened in 1980.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Veracruz to Palizada?
About 7 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 385 miles.
What is the driving distance from Veracruz to Palizada?
About 385 miles (619 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 Veracruz 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 Veracruz to Palizada?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Veracruz to Palizada use?
In order: 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.
What are good stops between Veracruz and Palizada?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 218, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 293, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 293, 1 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.