Tecax to Teapa is about 386 road miles (621 km): roughly 7 h 56 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 386 mi (621 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-184 → MEX-261 → MEX-180 → MEX-202 → MEX-180D → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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 Tecax to Teapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-180D (146 mi) and MEX-180 (125 mi) carry about 70% of the 386 miles. It runs through 3 states: Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tecax to Teapa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 2–21 | 19 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 21–30 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 30–40 | 10 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 40–61 | 21 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| connecting roads | 61–62 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 62–107 | 45 | Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 107–117 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 117–141 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 141–218 | 77 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 218–237 | 19 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 237–241 | 4 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 241–244 | 3 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 244–347 | 103 | Campeche, Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 347–353 | 6 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 353–385 | 32 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 385–386 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Uxmal (mile 39), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 76), Musevi (mile 350), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Kabah (mile 30), Uxmal (mile 39), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 76), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 111), Musevi (mile 350), Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 352)
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Uxmal
Founded around A.D. 700, the Maya city of Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Puuc-style buildings such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Governor's Palace and the Nunnery Quadrangle carry carvings of the rain god Chaac.
Xkipche
In the Puuc region of Yucatán, Xkipche is a Maya archaeological site with many Puuc-style buildings from the Classic period; its main structure is a two-story palace with several rooms.
Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán
On Highway 180 about 40 miles north of Campeche city, Hecelchakán's INAH museum displays Maya archaeology from the Camino Real region. It is the only museum of its kind along this historic route toward Calkiní.
Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto
Inside Fuerte de San José el Alto in Campeche city, the museum displays more than 900 objects recovered from underwater archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mexican Caribbean and the cenotes, lakes and rivers of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Historic Fortified Town of Campeche
Founded by the Spanish on the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche's walled center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sections of the hexagonal wall built from 1686 to 1704 against pirate raids survive with bastions and gates, framing a grid of colonial streets.
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.
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.
More drives to Teapa
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From Tecax to other places in Mexico
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- Tecax to Tapijulapa
- Tecax to Ocosingo
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tecax to Teapa?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tecax to Teapa?
About 386 miles (621 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 Tecax to Teapa?
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 Tecax to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tecax to Teapa?
In order: MEX-184, MEX-261, MEX-180, MEX-202, MEX-180D and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tecax and Teapa?
Closest to the road: Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 350, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 352, 0.2 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.