Plan on about 2 h 50 min of driving for the 139-mile (223 km) trip from Coatzacoalcos to Teapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 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 Coatzacoalcos to Teapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-180 (68 mi) and MEX-180D (33 mi) carry about 73% of the 139 miles. It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Coatzacoalcos to Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-180 | 2–30 | 28 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 30–63 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 63–103 | 40 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 104–137 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 137–139 | 2 | Tabasco |
- Mile 29 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Stops between Coatzacoalcos and Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 104), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 105)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 31), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 104), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 105)
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.
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 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.
More drives to Teapa
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From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coatzacoalcos to Teapa?
About 2 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Teapa from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 139 miles (223 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 Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Teapa use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Coatzacoalcos and Teapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 31, 3 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 104, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 105, 0.4 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.