The Wayro route from Villahermosa to Tehuacán is 344 miles (554 km), about 5 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 344 mi (554 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 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.
How the Villahermosa to Tehuacán drive plays out
MEX-145D (143 mi) and MEX-180 (57 mi) carry about 58% of the 344 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Villahermosa to Tehuacán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 2–40 | 38 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 40–74 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 74–93 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 93–114 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 114–257 | 143 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 257–308 | 51 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150 | 308–342 | 34 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 342–344 | 2 | Puebla |
- Mile 76 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
What to see on the way from Villahermosa to Tehuacán
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 311)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 73), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 290), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 303)
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
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.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
In Tehuacán itself
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
More drives to Tehuacán
- Mexico City to Tehuacán
- Cuernavaca to Tehuacán
- Toluca to Tehuacán
- Querétaro to Tehuacán
- Celaya to Tehuacán
- Acapulco to Tehuacán
From Villahermosa to other places in Mexico
- Villahermosa to Cholula
- Villahermosa to Chiautempan
- Villahermosa to Tlaxcala
- Villahermosa to Calpulalpan
- Villahermosa to San Miguel, Morelos
- Villahermosa to Zacualpan de Amilpas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villahermosa to Tehuacán?
About 5 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 344 miles.
How far is Tehuacán from Villahermosa by car?
About 344 miles (554 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 Villahermosa to Tehuacán?
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 Villahermosa to Tehuacán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Villahermosa to Tehuacán use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villahermosa and Tehuacán?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (cathedral, mile 290, 2 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 311, 2 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.