Plan on about 4 h 53 min of driving for the 224-mile (361 km) trip from San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 224 mi (361 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 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.
Driving San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-180 (87 mi) and MEX-180D (53 mi) carry about 62% of the 224 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.
Roads you'll take from San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa
| 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 | 190–223 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 223–224 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 114 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
What to see on the way from San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 190)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 190)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 116), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 190), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (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.
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.
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.
More drives to Teapa
- Paraiso to Teapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Teapa
- Tuxtepec to Teapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Teapa
- Veracruz to Teapa
- Orizaba to Teapa
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 Teapa?
About 4 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 224 miles.
How far is Teapa from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 224 miles (361 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 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa?
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 Teapa?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 116, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 190, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (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.