By road, Teapa and Kabah are about 360 miles (580 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 48 min of driving.
| Total distance | 360 mi (580 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-202 → CA-M → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Teapa to Kabah is like
MEX-180 (253 mi) and MEX-195 (33 mi) carry about 79% of the 360 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teapa to Kabah
| 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 | 278–324 | 46 | Campeche |
| CA-M | 324–342 | 18 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 342–345 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 345–360 | 15 | Yucatán |
- Mile 98 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Kabah
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 35), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 309), Uxmal (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 35), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 274), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 309), Uxmal (mile 347)
Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer
Villahermosa's regional anthropology museum, named for poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, displays Olmec and Maya pieces found across Tabasco, along with loans from other parts of Mexico such as Teotihuacan. It opened in 1980.
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.
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.
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.
Xkipche
In the Puuc region of Yucatán, Xkipche is a Maya archaeological site with many Puuc-style buildings from the Classic period; its main structure is a two-story palace with several rooms.
Uxmal
Founded around A.D. 700, the Maya city of Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Puuc-style buildings such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Governor's Palace and the Nunnery Quadrangle carry carvings of the rain god Chaac.
In Kabah itself
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sayil
Sayil is a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya in the Terminal Classic period, located in southwestern Yucatán state, south of Uxmal.
More drives to Kabah
- Hecelchakán to Kabah
- Campeche to Kabah
- Champotón to Kabah
- Tapijulapa to Kabah
- Ocosingo to Kabah
- Motul to Kabah
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 Kabah?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 360 miles.
How far is Kabah from Teapa by car?
About 360 miles (580 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 Kabah?
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 Kabah?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teapa to Kabah?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-202, CA-M and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Kabah?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 35, 0.5 mi from the route); Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 347, 0.3 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.