By road, San Andrés Tuxtla and Tapijulapa are about 239 miles (384 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 24 min of driving.
| Total distance | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-195 → TAB 1 → MEX-173 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa is like
MEX-180 (87 mi) and MEX-180D (53 mi) carry about 59% of the 239 miles. It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–27 | 27 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 27–55 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 55–76 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 76–96 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 96–116 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 116–149 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 149–188 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 188–190 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 190–200 | 10 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 200–201 | 1 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 201–227 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 227–239 | 12 | Tabasco |
- Mile 114 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
What to see on the way from San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 190)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 116), Musevi (mile 190), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 190)
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 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 Tapijulapa
- Paraiso to Tapijulapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Tapijulapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Tapijulapa
- Orizaba to Tapijulapa
- Naolinco to Tapijulapa
- Huamantla to Tapijulapa
From San Andrés Tuxtla to other places in Mexico
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Zacatelco
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Chiautempan
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Tlaxco
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Calpulalpan
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa?
About 5 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa?
About 239 miles (384 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Tapijulapa?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D, 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 San Andrés Tuxtla and Tapijulapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 116, 3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 190, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 190, 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.