Plan on about 2 h 7 min of driving for the 81-mile (131 km) trip from Paraiso to Teapa, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 81 mi (131 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.3 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 Paraiso to Teapa is like
MEX-195 (33 mi) and MEX-180 (11 mi) carry about 54% of the 81 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paraiso and Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 1–11 | 10 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 11–35 | 24 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 35–46 | 11 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 47–80 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 80–81 | 1 | Tabasco |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paraiso and Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 11), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Comalcalco (mile 11), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 48), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 48)
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
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.
Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, a major voice of 20th-century Mexican poetry, was born in this house in Villahermosa's historic center, now a museum since 1985.
More drives to Teapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Teapa
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa
- Tuxtepec to Teapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Teapa
- Veracruz to Teapa
- Orizaba to Teapa
From Paraiso to other places in Mexico
- Paraiso to Huamantla
- Paraiso to Zacatelco
- Paraiso to Chiautempan
- Paraiso to Huejotzingo
- Paraiso to Tlaxcala
- Paraiso to Tecolutla
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paraiso to Teapa?
About 2 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 81 miles.
How far is Teapa from Paraiso by car?
About 81 miles (131 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 Paraiso 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 Paraiso to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paraiso to Teapa?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180 and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paraiso to Teapa?
Closest to the road: Comalcalco (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 48, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 48, 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.