Veracruz to Teapa is about 326 road miles (525 km): roughly 5 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 326 mi (525 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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.
How the Veracruz to Teapa drive plays out
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-180 (57 mi) carry about 61% of the 326 miles. It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Veracruz to Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–35 | 31 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 35–37 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 37–178 | 141 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 178–199 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 199–217 | 18 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 217–251 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 251–290 | 39 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 290–292 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 292–325 | 33 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 325–326 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 216 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Veracruz and Teapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 292)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 292)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 218), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 292)
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.
Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Opened in Villahermosa in 1988, this natural history museum honors José Narciso Rovirosa, the Tabasco naturalist, botanist and mapmaker who explored Tabasco and Chiapas documenting plants, climate and wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Veracruz to Teapa?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
How far is Teapa from Veracruz by car?
About 326 miles (525 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 Veracruz 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 Veracruz to Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Veracruz to Teapa use?
In order: 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 Veracruz and Teapa?
Closest to the road: La Venta (archaeological site, mile 218, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 292, 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.