By road, Teapa and Hopelchén are about 324 miles (521 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 3 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 324 mi (521 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-202 → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Hopelchén
MEX-180 (207 mi) and MEX-261 (49 mi) carry about 79% of the 324 miles. It runs through 2 states: Tabasco, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teapa and Hopelchén
| 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 | 268–275 | 7 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 275–324 | 49 | Campeche |
- Mile 98 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
What to see on the way from Teapa to Hopelchén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 35), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 35), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 35), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 274)
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.
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.
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From Teapa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Hopelchén?
About 7 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 324 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teapa to Hopelchén?
About 324 miles (521 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 Hopelchén?
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 Hopelchén?
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 Hopelchén?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-202 and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Hopelchén?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 35, 0.5 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.