The Wayro route from Coatzacoalcos to Valle de Bravo is 462 miles (743 km), about 7 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 462 mi (743 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| 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-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 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.
Driving Coatzacoalcos to Valle de Bravo: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (205 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 75% of the 462 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 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Coatzacoalcos to Valle de Bravo
| 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 | 369–377 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 377–380 | 3 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 380–382 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 382–387 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 387–388 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 388–408 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 408–424 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 424–443 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 443–462 | 19 | 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 380 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Coatzacoalcos and Valle de Bravo
- 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), Bosencheve National Park (mile 443)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 165), Fort Guadalupe (mile 295), Acozac (mile 354), Centro Cultural de España, Mexico City (mile 372), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 378)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with 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.
Centro Cultural de España, Mexico City
The Centro Cultural de España is at 18 Guatemala Street, just behind the Cathedral in Mexico City's historic center. In the late 1990s this old mansion was in ruins when the city ceded it to Spain.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Valle de Bravo?
About 7 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 462 miles (743 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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
In order: MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 378, 1 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 378, 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.