Plan on about 7 h 50 min of driving for the 438-mile (705 km) trip from Teziutlán to Teapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 438 mi (705 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-131 → MEX-140D → MEX-140 → MEX-180 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-195 |
| 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 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Teziutlán to Teapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-180 (92 mi) carry about 53% of the 438 miles. It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Teapa, road by road
| 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 | 363–402 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 402–404 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 404–437 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 437–438 | 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 Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 403)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 29)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 330), Musevi (mile 403), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 404)
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
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Teapa
- Paraiso to Teapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Teapa
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa
- Tuxtepec to Teapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Teapa
- Veracruz to Teapa
From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
- Teziutlán to Huejotzingo
- Teziutlán to Omitlán
- Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán
- Teziutlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Teziutlán to Actopan
- Teziutlán to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Teapa?
About 7 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 438 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teziutlán to Teapa?
About 438 miles (705 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 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 Teziutlán to Teapa?
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 Teapa use?
In order: MEX-131, MEX-140D, MEX-140, MEX-180, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Teapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 330, 3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 403, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 404, 1 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.