The Wayro route from Teapa to Tlacotalpan is 264 miles (425 km), about 5 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 264 mi (425 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
Driving Teapa to Tlacotalpan: the shape of the trip
MEX-145D (83 mi) and MEX-180 (58 mi) carry about 53% of the 264 miles. It runs through 2 states: Tabasco, Veracruz. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D and MEX-145D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Teapa to Tlacotalpan: the road sequence
| 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 | 149–232 | 83 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 232–239 | 7 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 239–263 | 24 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 263–264 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teapa and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 34), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 34), La Venta (mile 108)
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.
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.
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From Teapa to other places in Mexico
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- Teapa to Tlaxco
- Teapa to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Tlacotalpan?
About 5 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 264 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Teapa by car?
About 264 miles (425 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 Tlacotalpan?
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 Tlacotalpan?
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.
Which highways go from Teapa to Tlacotalpan?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 34, 1 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.