By road, Huamantla and Tapijulapa are about 435 miles (700 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 12 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 435 mi (700 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 → TAB 1 → MEX-173 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Huamantla to Tapijulapa drive plays out
MEX-150D (80 mi) and MEX-180 (60 mi) carry about 32% of the 435 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huamantla to Tapijulapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–9 | 9 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 9–50 | 41 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 50–130 | 80 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 130–241 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 241–273 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 273–293 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 293–313 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 313–345 | 32 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 345–385 | 40 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 385–386 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 386–397 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 397–423 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 423–435 | 12 | Tabasco |
- Mile 10 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Huamantla and Tapijulapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 75), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 386)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Orizaba Cathedral (mile 84), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 98), La Venta (mile 313), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 386), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 387)
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Tapijulapa
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- Coatzacoalcos to Tapijulapa
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Tapijulapa
- Orizaba to Tapijulapa
- Naolinco to Tapijulapa
From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
- Huamantla to Huejotzingo
- Huamantla to Otumba
- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
- Huamantla to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huamantla to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Tapijulapa?
About 8 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 435 miles.
How far is Tapijulapa from Huamantla by car?
About 435 miles (700 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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla to Tapijulapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Tapijulapa use?
In order: MEX-136, 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.
What are good stops between Huamantla and Tapijulapa?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 75, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 386, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 387, 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.