The Wayro route from Coatepec to Mazamitla is 500 miles (805 km), about 8 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 500 mi (805 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 7 → MEX-140 → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Coatepec to Mazamitla is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-M40D (121 mi) carry about 62% of the 500 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-140, MEX-136, MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Coatepec to Mazamitla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 1–6 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 6–8 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 8–13 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 14–80 | 66 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 81–132 | 51 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 132–253 | 121 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 253–254 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 254–442 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 442–447 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 447–465 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 465–470 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 470–472 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 472–500 | 28 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
- Mile 46 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 141 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 192 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 272 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 440 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 447 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 495 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Coatepec and Mazamitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa Xalapa (mile 7), Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 11)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 37), La Malinche National Park (mile 92), Rayón National Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa Xalapa (mile 7), Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 11), Teotihuacan (mile 160), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 209), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 293)
Museo Casa Xalapa
Also called the Museo de la Ciudad, or MUXA, Museo Casa Xalapa traces the history of the Veracruz capital and state from pre-Hispanic times to today. It opened in 2007 and was renovated in 2016.
Xalapa Museum of Anthropology
Run by the Universidad Veracruzana in a building designed by Edward Durell Stone, the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology displays more than 1,500 pieces from Olmec, central Veracruz and Huastec cultures, including several Olmec colossal heads, amid subtropical gardens.
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatepec to Mazamitla?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
How far is Mazamitla from Coatepec by car?
About 500 miles (805 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 Coatepec to Mazamitla?
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 Coatepec to Mazamitla?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coatepec to Mazamitla use?
In order: VER 7, MEX-140, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Coatepec and Mazamitla?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa Xalapa (museum, mile 7, 0.8 mi from the route); Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (archaeological museum, mile 11, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 293, 1 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.