Cadereyta to La Pesca is about 382 road miles (615 km): roughly 10 h 34 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 382 mi (615 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-85 → MEX-70D → MEX-70 → SLP 39 → TAM 39 → MEX-180 → TAM 52 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
The Cadereyta–La Pesca drive in a few lines
MEX-120 (114 mi) and MEX-180 (93 mi) carry about 54% of the 382 miles. It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Cadereyta to La Pesca: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–21 | 21 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 21–23 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 23–137 | 114 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 137–173 | 36 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 173–191 | 18 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 191–218 | 27 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 39 | 218–234 | 16 | San Luis Potosí, Veracruz |
| TAM 39 | 234–258 | 24 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 258–259 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-180 | 259–352 | 93 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 52 | 352–382 | 30 | Tamaulipas |
- Mile 112 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Veracruz → Tamaulipas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cadereyta and La Pesca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tancama (mile 84), Las Pozas (mile 129)
- Nature and outdoors: Las Pozas (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Tancama (mile 84), Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mile 89), San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco mission (mile 106), Tamtoc (mile 183)
Tancama
Tancama is an archaeological site in Querétaro whose Huastec name means 'hill of fire,' a key place for understanding the Huastec culture.
Santa María del Agua de Landa mission
Built by Franciscans in the 18th century, the Mission of Santa María del Agua de Landa in Landa de Matamoros is an architectural complex in the churrigueresque style.
San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco mission
In Landa de Matamoros, the Misión de San Francisco de Asís del Valle de Tilaco has a Baroque facade, one of the last works in that style built in New Spain, and is a key monument of the Sierra Gorda.
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
Tamtoc
Tamtoc, also called Tamohí, is an archaeological site of the Huastec culture in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, studied and restored since 2000 by a team led by archaeologist Estela Martínez Mora.
More drives to La Pesca
- Saltillo to La Pesca
- Otumba to La Pesca
- Actopan to La Pesca
- Parras de la Fuente to La Pesca
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca
- Puebla to La Pesca
From Cadereyta to other places in Mexico
- Cadereyta to Ihuatzio
- Cadereyta to Cuanajo
- Cadereyta to Tócuaro
- Cadereyta to Zirahuén
- Cadereyta to Pinos
- Cadereyta to Temacapulín
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cadereyta to La Pesca?
About 10 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
How far is La Pesca from Cadereyta by car?
About 382 miles (615 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 Cadereyta to La Pesca?
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 Cadereyta to La Pesca?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cadereyta to La Pesca use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-85, MEX-70D, MEX-70, SLP 39, TAM 39, MEX-180 and TAM 52. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cadereyta to La Pesca?
Closest to the road: Tancama (archaeological site, mile 84, 0.4 mi from the route); Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mission, mile 89, 1 mi from the route); Las Pozas (sculpture garden, mile 129, 0.6 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.