The Wayro route from Teapa to Hecelchakán is 309 miles (497 km), about 6 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 309 mi (497 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-202 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 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.
The Teapa–Hecelchakán drive in a few lines
MEX-180 (236 mi) and MEX-195 (33 mi) carry about 87% of the 309 miles. It runs through 2 states: Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Teapa to Hecelchakán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 1–34 | 33 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 34–37 | 3 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 37–244 | 207 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 244–268 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 268–278 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 278–307 | 29 | Campeche |
| local roads | 307–309 | 2 | Campeche |
- Mile 98 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Stops between Teapa and Hecelchakán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 35), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 274)
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.
Historic Fortified Town of Campeche
Founded by the Spanish on the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche's walled center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sections of the hexagonal wall built from 1686 to 1704 against pirate raids survive with bastions and gates, framing a grid of colonial streets.
Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto
Inside Fuerte de San José el Alto in Campeche city, the museum displays more than 900 objects recovered from underwater archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mexican Caribbean and the cenotes, lakes and rivers of the Yucatán Peninsula.
When you get to Hecelchakán
Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán
On Highway 180 about 40 miles north of Campeche city, Hecelchakán's INAH museum displays Maya archaeology from the Camino Real region. It is the only museum of its kind along this historic route toward Calkiní.
More drives to Hecelchakán
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- Espita to Hecelchakán
From Teapa to other places in Mexico
- Teapa to Tlacotalpan
- Teapa to Ixtenco
- Teapa to Chipilo
- Teapa to Tecolutla
- Teapa to Tlaxco
- Teapa to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Hecelchakán?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 309 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teapa to Hecelchakán?
About 309 miles (497 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 Hecelchakán?
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 Hecelchakán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teapa to Hecelchakán?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D and MEX-202. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teapa to Hecelchakán?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); Historic Fortified Town of Campeche (old town, mile 268, 4 mi from the route); Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (museum, mile 274, 3 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.