By road, Córdoba, Mexico and Tapijulapa are about 337 miles (542 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 29 min of driving.
| Distance | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 → TAB 1 → MEX-173 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
How the Córdoba to Tapijulapa drive plays out
MEX-180 (59 mi) and MEX-180D (53 mi) carry about 33% of the 337 miles. It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Córdoba to Tapijulapa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-150 | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–32 | 28 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 32–142 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 142–174 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 174–194 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 194–214 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 214–247 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 247–286 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 286–288 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 288–299 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 299–325 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 325–337 | 12 | Tabasco |
- Mile 212 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tapijulapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 288), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 288)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 25), La Venta (mile 214), Musevi (mile 288), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 288)
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
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.
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.
Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña
Colonel Gregorio Méndez Magaña, a hero of the fight against the French intervention in Tabasco, was born in this house in Jalpa de Méndez in 1836; today it serves as a house museum in his honor.
More drives to Tapijulapa
- Paraiso to Tapijulapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Tapijulapa
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa
- Orizaba to Tapijulapa
- Naolinco to Tapijulapa
- Huamantla to Tapijulapa
From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Zacatelco
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Chiautempan
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Tapijulapa?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Mexico to Tapijulapa?
About 337 miles (542 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 Córdoba to Tapijulapa?
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 Córdoba to Tapijulapa?
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.
Which highways go from Córdoba to Tapijulapa?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-195, TAB 1 and MEX-173. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Tapijulapa?
Closest to the road: Huatusco (archaeological site, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 288, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 288, 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.