By road, Teapa and Tlaxco are about 457 miles (736 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 7 min of driving.
| Total distance | 457 mi (736 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 |
| 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 18.3 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.
Driving Teapa to Tlaxco: the shape of the trip
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (87 mi) carry about 50% of the 457 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, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teapa to Tlaxco
| 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 | 444–457 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
- 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)
Stops between Teapa and Tlaxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346), Museo Taurino de Huamantla (mile 426)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 346)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 34), La Venta (mile 108), Huatusco (mile 298), 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.
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.
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.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
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
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
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.
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From Teapa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Tlaxco?
About 8 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
How far is Tlaxco from Teapa by car?
About 457 miles (736 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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco?
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.
What roads does the drive from Teapa to Tlaxco use?
In order: MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-136 and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teapa and Tlaxco?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 346, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Taurino de Huamantla (bullfighting museum, mile 426, 0.7 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.