By road, Tuxtepec and Teapa are about 263 miles (423 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 12 min of driving.
| Distance | 263 mi (423 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-145 → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 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.
What the drive from Tuxtepec to Teapa is like
MEX-145D (68 mi) and MEX-180 (59 mi) carry about 48% of the 263 miles. It runs through 3 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tuxtepec to Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-145 | 6–39 | 33 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 47–115 | 68 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 115–135 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 135–155 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 155–188 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 188–227 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 227–229 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 229–262 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 262–263 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 228), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 229)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 155), Musevi (mile 228), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 229)
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.
More drives to Teapa
- Paraiso to Teapa
- Coatzacoalcos to Teapa
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Teapa
- Córdoba, Mexico to Teapa
- Veracruz to Teapa
- Orizaba to Teapa
From Tuxtepec to other places in Mexico
- Tuxtepec to Zacatelco
- Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo
- Tuxtepec to Calpulalpan
- Tuxtepec to Otumba
- Tuxtepec to Tlaltizapán
- Tuxtepec to Tepoztlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Teapa?
About 5 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 263 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tuxtepec to Teapa?
About 263 miles (423 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 Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca 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 Tuxtepec to Teapa use?
In order: MEX-145, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tuxtepec to Teapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 155, 3 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 228, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 229, 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.