The Wayro route from Atlixco to Teapa is 447 miles (719 km), about 8 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 447 mi (719 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Atlixco to Teapa is like
MEX-150D (125 mi) and MEX-180 (58 mi) carry about 41% of the 447 miles. It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Atlixco to Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 3–15 | 12 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 15–16 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 16–30 | 14 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 30–31 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 31–156 | 125 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 156–267 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 267–298 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 298–319 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 319–338 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 338–372 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 372–411 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 411–412 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 412–445 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 445–447 | 2 | Tabasco |
- Mile 89 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 22), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Puebla (mile 16), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 16), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 25), Huatusco (mile 149), La Venta (mile 339), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 413)
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
On the Ciudad Universitaria campus of BUAP in Puebla, the university botanical garden covers about 10.7 hectares and was formerly named after Ignacio Rodríguez Alconedo.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
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.
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
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 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 is the drive from Atlixco to Teapa?
About 8 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 447 miles.
How far is Teapa from Atlixco by car?
About 447 miles (719 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 Atlixco to Teapa?
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 Atlixco to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Atlixco to Teapa?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Teapa?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 101, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 413, 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.