By road, Teziutlán and Paraiso are about 410 miles (660 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 22 min of driving.
| Distance | 410 mi (660 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-131 → MEX-140D → MEX-140 → MEX-180 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-187 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 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.
The Teziutlán–Paraiso drive in a few lines
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-180 (64 mi) carry about 50% of the 410 miles. It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teziutlán and Paraiso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-131 | 1–23 | 22 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 23–29 | 6 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 29–66 | 37 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 66–70 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 70–78 | 8 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 78–86 | 8 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 86–120 | 34 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 120–121 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 121–147 | 26 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 147–149 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 149–290 | 141 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 290–310 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 310–329 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 329–363 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 363–374 | 11 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 374–409 | 35 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 409–410 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 8 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
What to see on the way from Teziutlán to Paraiso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 400)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 29)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 330), Comalcalco (mile 400)
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teziutlán to Paraiso?
About 7 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 410 miles.
How far is Paraiso from Teziutlán by car?
About 410 miles (660 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 Teziutlán to Paraiso?
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 Teziutlán to Paraiso?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Paraiso use?
In order: MEX-131, MEX-140D, MEX-140, MEX-180, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-187. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teziutlán to Paraiso?
Closest to the road: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (national park, mile 29, 9 mi from the route); La Venta (archaeological site, mile 330, 3 mi from the route); Comalcalco (archaeological site, mile 400, 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.