San Andrés Tuxtla to Xpujil is about 472 road miles (759 km): roughly 10 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 472 mi (759 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Xpujil is like
MEX-186 (280 mi) and MEX-180 (87 mi) carry about 78% of the 472 miles. It runs through 4 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
San Andrés Tuxtla to Xpujil: the road sequence
| 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 |
| local roads | 188–192 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 192–472 | 280 | Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche |
- Mile 114 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
- Mile 281 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Xpujil
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 191), Chicanná (mile 465)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 191), Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 460)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 116), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 191)
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 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.
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
Chicanná
Chicanná is a Classic-period Maya city site named after Structure II, whose Maya name means "House of the Serpent Mouth."
In Xpujil itself
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Xpuhil
Near the town of Xpujil in Campeche, Xpuhil is a Maya archaeological site along Federal Highway 186, in an area with other Maya sites such as Becan, Chicanná and Calakmul.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Xpujil?
About 10 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
How far is Xpujil from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 472 miles (759 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 Xpujil?
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 Xpujil?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Xpujil use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Xpujil?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 191, 0.8 mi from the route); Balamku (maya site, mile 434, 1 mi from the route); Chicanná (maya site, mile 465, 0.6 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.