Tlaxcala to Teapa is about 441 road miles (709 km): roughly 7 h 59 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 441 mi (709 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 |
| 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 17.6 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.
On the road from Tlaxcala to Teapa
MEX-150D (131 mi) and MEX-180 (59 mi) carry about 43% of the 441 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, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tlaxcala and Teapa
| 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 | 406–439 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 439–441 | 2 | 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 Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95), Musevi (mile 406), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 10), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Casa del Mendrugo (mile 19), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 104), La Venta (mile 333), Musevi (mile 406), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 406)
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Casa del Mendrugo
Dating back to the early years of Puebla, founded in 1531, the Casa del Mendrugo is a historic house at 4 Sur 304 in the city's historic center.
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
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 Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña
Colonel Gregorio Méndez Magaña, a hero of the fight against the French intervention in Tabasco, was born in this house in Jalpa de Méndez in 1836; today it serves as a house museum in his honor.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tlaxcala to Teapa?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
How far is Teapa from Tlaxcala by car?
About 441 miles (709 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 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 Tlaxcala to Teapa?
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.
What roads does the drive from Tlaxcala to Teapa use?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxcala and Teapa?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 406, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 406, 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.