Plan on about 7 h 35 min of driving for the 425-mile (684 km) trip from Puebla to Teapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 425 mi (684 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 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 Puebla to Teapa drive plays out
MEX-150D (129 mi) and MEX-180 (59 mi) carry about 44% of the 425 miles. It runs through 3 states: 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.
Which roads connect Puebla and Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 6–135 | 129 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 135–245 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 245–277 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 277–298 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 298–317 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 317–350 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 350–390 | 40 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 390–391 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 391–424 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 424–425 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 67 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Puebla and Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 80), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 80), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Orizaba Cathedral (mile 88), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 102), La Venta (mile 318), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 391)
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
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
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
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 Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Opened in Villahermosa in 1988, this natural history museum honors José Narciso Rovirosa, the Tabasco naturalist, botanist and mapmaker who explored Tabasco and Chiapas documenting plants, climate and wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Puebla to Teapa?
About 7 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 425 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puebla to Teapa?
About 425 miles (684 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 Puebla 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 Puebla 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 Puebla to Teapa?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, 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 Puebla to Teapa?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 80, 0.4 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 391, 0.7 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.