By road, Coatzacoalcos and Mineral de Pozos are about 544 miles (875 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 50 min of driving.
| Distance | 544 mi (875 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 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 Coatzacoalcos to Mineral de Pozos drive plays out
MEX-150D (158 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 55% of the 544 miles. It runs through 7 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Coatzacoalcos to Mineral de Pozos
| 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 | 158–316 | 158 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 316–422 | 106 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 422–423 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 423–510 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 510–530 | 20 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 530–534 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 534–544 | 10 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 227 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 351 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 364 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 424 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 457 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 516 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Coatzacoalcos and Mineral de Pozos
- 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)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 165), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 191), Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina (mile 296), Cacaxtla (mile 311), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 501)
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
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.
Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla
The Teatro de la Ciudad is a performance venue on the Portal Hidalgo, in the historic center of the city of Puebla.
Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina
Next to the Templo de Santo Domingo in downtown Puebla, the Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina shows a house and art collection donated by the Puebla philanthropist it's named for.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coatzacoalcos to Mineral de Pozos?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 544 miles (875 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Coatzacoalcos and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (cathedral, mile 191, 2 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); Cacaxtla (archaeological site, mile 311, 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.