By road, Tlaxcala and Tapijulapa are about 455 miles (732 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 29 min of driving.
| Total distance | 455 mi (732 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 → TAB 1 → MEX-173 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (131 mi) and MEX-180 (59 mi) carry about 42% of the 455 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 2–17 | 15 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 17–19 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 19–150 | 131 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 150–261 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 261–293 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 293–313 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 313–332 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 332–365 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 365–405 | 40 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 405–406 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 406–417 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 417–443 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 443–455 | 12 | Tabasco |
- Mile 16 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tapijulapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 10), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Capilla del Arte (mile 19), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 104), La Venta (mile 333), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 406), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 407)
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in the old Las Fábricas de Francia building, with a contemporary art gallery and a reading nook.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
About 8 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 455 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
About 455 miles (732 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 Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
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 Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
Which highways go from Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-195, TAB 1 and MEX-173. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tlaxcala to Tapijulapa?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 406, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 407, 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.