By road, Teapa and San José del Pacífico are about 470 miles (756 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 39 min of driving.
| Total distance | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-185 → MEX-185D → MEX-200 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-185D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 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.
The Teapa–San José del Pacífico drive in a few lines
MEX-185 (98 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 40% of the 470 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-185D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teapa to San José del Pacífico
| 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 | 149–173 | 24 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 173–231 | 58 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 231–235 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 235–252 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 252–256 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 256–279 | 23 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 279–326 | 47 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 326–414 | 88 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 414–455 | 41 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 455–469 | 14 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 469–470 | 1 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
What to see on the way from Teapa to San José del Pacífico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 34)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 34), Huatulco National Park (mile 408)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 34), La Venta (mile 108)
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 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.
La Venta
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
Huatulco National Park
Also called Bahías de Huatulco National Park, this protected area in the Mexican state of Oaxaca was decreed a national park on July 24, 1998.
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From Teapa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teapa to San José del Pacífico?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is San José del Pacífico from Teapa by car?
About 470 miles (756 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 San José del Pacífico?
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 San José del Pacífico?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teapa to San José del Pacífico?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-185, MEX-185D, MEX-200 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teapa to San José del Pacífico?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); La Venta (archaeological site, mile 108, 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.