Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec is about 472 road miles (760 km): roughly 9 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 472 mi (760 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-83 → MEX-81 → MEX-80 → TAM 143 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-130D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-142 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec drive plays out
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-81 (51 mi) carry about 29% of the 472 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-130D and MEX-132D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-70 | 4–11 | 7 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-83 | 11–50 | 39 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-81 | 50–101 | 51 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-80 | 101–134 | 33 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 143 | 135–147 | 12 | Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 147–153 | 6 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-180 | 153–192 | 39 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 192–221 | 29 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 221–255 | 34 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 255–270 | 15 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 270–358 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 358–399 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 399–405 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 405–415 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 415–418 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 418–430 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 430–431 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 431–447 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 447–461 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 461–464 | 3 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 464–465 | 1 | Morelos |
| local roads | 465–472 | 7 | Morelos |
- Mile 153 of this route: Tamaulipas → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 279 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 454 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ciudad Victoria and Oaxtepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 350), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 412)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 413), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 445)
- Museums and history: Aduana de Tampico (mile 153), El Tajín (mile 270), Huapalcalco (mile 350), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 398), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 412)
Aduana de Tampico
Tampico's old customs house is a Porfirian-era building on the north bank of the Pánuco River mouth that began operating in 1902. Its ground floor now holds a museum on the 1829 Battle of Tampico, with a period cannon, weapons and uniforms.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Arriving in Oaxtepec
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
How far is Oaxtepec from Ciudad Victoria by car?
About 472 miles (760 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 Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec?
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 Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-83, MEX-81, MEX-80, TAM 143, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-142, MEX-5D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Victoria to Oaxtepec?
Closest to the road: Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 350, 0.4 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 396, 1 mi from the route); Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (paleontological museum, mile 412, 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.