The Wayro route from Coatepec to Metepec is 224 miles (360 km), about 4 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 224 mi (360 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 7 → MEX-140 → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 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 Metepec is like
MEX-140D (66 mi) and MEX-150D (48 mi) carry about 51% of the 224 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-140, MEX-136, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Coatepec to Metepec, 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 | 81–109 | 28 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 109–128 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 128–130 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 130–178 | 48 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 178–183 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 183–191 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 191–196 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 196–215 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 215–221 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 221–224 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 46 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 181 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Coatepec and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín de Esculturas (mile 7), Teatro Xicohténcatl (mile 116), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 180), Los Pinos (mile 191)
- Museums and history: Jardín de Esculturas (mile 7), Cantona (mile 53), Acozac (mile 168), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 180), Los Pinos (mile 191), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 191)
Jardín de Esculturas
Xalapa's Jardín de Esculturas is an open-air sculpture garden and museum displaying works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Teatro de la Ciudad
Built in 1918 as the Teatro Esperanza Iris, the Teatro de la Ciudad on Donceles Street is one of the public stages of Mexico City's historic center.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
When you get to Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Parque de la Ciencia Fundadores
Opened in 2021 in downtown Toluca on the site of the former Plaza Ángel María Garibay, this science park adds green space, children's play areas and a planetarium with a 360-degree screen.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatepec to Metepec?
About 4 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 224 miles.
How far is Metepec from Coatepec by car?
About 224 miles (360 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 Metepec?
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 Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coatepec to Metepec use?
In order: VER 7, MEX-140, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D 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 Metepec?
Closest to the road: Jardín de Esculturas (museum, mile 7, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 180, 0.3 mi from the route); Los Pinos (museum, mile 191, 0.8 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.