The Wayro route from Teapa to Cuetzalan is 492 miles (791 km), about 8 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-140D → MEX-129D → PUE 575 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 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.
On the road from Teapa to Cuetzalan
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (87 mi) carry about 47% of the 492 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teapa to Cuetzalan
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 1–35 | 34 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 35–36 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 36–75 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 75–108 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 108–127 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 127–149 | 22 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 149–291 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 291–378 | 87 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 378–418 | 40 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 418–419 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 419–432 | 13 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 432–457 | 25 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 457–460 | 3 | Puebla |
| PUE 575 | 460–491 | 31 | Puebla |
| local roads | 491–492 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 359 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 428 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuetzalan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346)
- Museums and history: Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 34), La Venta (mile 108), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 324), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 337)
Villahermosa Cathedral
Rising on Paseo Tabasco in Villahermosa, the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco has tall towers above a monumental facade. The current building dates from 1960–1963; an earlier cathedral was destroyed in the anticlerical campaigns of 1928–1934.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
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.
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.
In Cuetzalan itself
Yohualichan
Pre-Columbian ruins at Yohualichan form an archaeological site in the municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Cuetzalan?
About 8 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teapa to Cuetzalan?
About 492 miles (791 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 Teapa to Cuetzalan?
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 Teapa to Cuetzalan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teapa to Cuetzalan use?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-140D, MEX-129D and PUE 575. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Cuetzalan?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 34, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 346, 0.5 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.