The Wayro route from Teapa to Tecolutla is 450 miles (724 km), about 8 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 450 mi (724 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 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.
The Teapa–Tecolutla drive in a few lines
MEX-180 (149 mi) and MEX-145D (141 mi) carry about 64% of the 450 miles. It runs through 2 states: Tabasco, Veracruz. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teapa and Tecolutla
| 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 | 149–290 | 141 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 290–318 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 318–331 | 13 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 331–343 | 12 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 343–372 | 29 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 372–400 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 400–449 | 49 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 449–450 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Teapa and Tecolutla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), Quiahuiztlan (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), La Venta (mile 108), Cempoala (mile 349), Quiahuiztlan (mile 367), Museo de Sitio de Higueras (mile 396), El Tajín (mile 442)
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.
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
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.
Cempoala
Cempoala, also spelled Zempoala, is a Mesoamerican archaeological site in Úrsulo Galván, Veracruz, on the coastal plain about a kilometer from the Actopan River and six kilometers from the Gulf.
Quiahuiztlan
Quiahuiztlán is an archaeological zone and ancient Totonac city on Cerro de los Metates in Actopan, Veracruz, near the coastal village of Villa Rica.
Museo de Sitio de Higueras
The Higueras site museum (Museo de Sitio de Higueras) is located in the municipality of Vega de Alatorre, in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
El Tajín
Look for elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes at El Tajín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, along with the Pyramid of the Niches and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teapa to Tecolutla?
About 8 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
How far is Tecolutla from Teapa by car?
About 450 miles (724 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 Tecolutla?
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 Tecolutla?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Tecolutla use?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Tecolutla?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 35, 0.5 mi from the route); Quiahuiztlan (archaeological site, mile 367, 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.