By road, Coatzacoalcos and Metepec are about 409 miles (659 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 46 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 409 mi (659 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Coatzacoalcos–Metepec drive in a few lines
MEX-150D (205 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 85% of the 409 miles. It runs through 4 states: Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Coatzacoalcos and Metepec
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-185 | 2–12 | 10 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 12–13 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 13–16 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 16–158 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 158–363 | 205 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 363–368 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 368–369 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 369–376 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 376–381 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 381–400 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 400–406 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 406–409 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 227 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 367 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 389 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 165), Fort Guadalupe (mile 295), Acozac (mile 354), José Luis Cuevas Museum (mile 372), Estela de Luz (mile 377)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
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.
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Just off the Zócalo in Mexico City's historic center, the José Luis Cuevas Museum was built, along with the Church of Santa Inés, as part of the Convent of Santa Inés complex.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
Arriving in 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.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Metepec?
About 6 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
What is the driving distance from Coatzacoalcos to Metepec?
About 409 miles (659 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 Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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.
Which highways go from Coatzacoalcos to Metepec?
In order: MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Metepec?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); José Luis Cuevas Museum (art museum, mile 372, 2 mi from the route); Estela de Luz (monument, mile 377, 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.