By road, Teapa and Tetela de Ocampo are about 503 miles (809 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 8 min of driving.
| Distance | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
How the Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo drive plays out
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (87 mi) carry about 46% of the 503 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo
| 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 | 149–291 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 291–378 | 87 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 378–418 | 40 | Puebla |
| MEX-136 | 418–441 | 23 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 441–444 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 444–475 | 31 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 475–502 | 27 | Puebla |
| local roads | 502–503 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 359 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 463 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
What to see on the way from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346), Museo Taurino de Huamantla (mile 426), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 476)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), La Venta (mile 108), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 324), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 337), Museo Taurino de Huamantla (mile 426)
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.
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
More than 200 artifacts fill the site museum at La Venta, among them massive sandstone sculptures discovered at the base of the main pyramid. The once-important Olmec city lies in Tabasco, near Huimanguillo.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
Museo Taurino de Huamantla
Next to Huamantla's La Taurina bullring, the Museo Taurino occupies an 18th-century building and since 1982 has displayed bullfighters' costumes, vintage posters, scale models of Mexican bullrings and murals about the Huamantlada.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 9 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 503 miles (809 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-136, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teapa to Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 35, 0.5 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 346, 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.