The Wayro route from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro is 472 miles (759 km), about 7 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 472 mi (759 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 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.
On the road from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro
MEX-150D (205 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 74% of the 472 miles. It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro
| 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 | 424–459 | 35 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 459–465 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 465–470 | 5 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 470–472 | 2 | Michoacán |
- 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)
- Mile 456 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
What to see on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 366), Chapultepec Zoo (mile 378), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 378)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 463)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 165), Fort Guadalupe (mile 295), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 366), Museo del Telégrafo (mile 373), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 378)
- With kids: Chapultepec Zoo (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
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
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.
Museo del Telégrafo
Opened in 2006 in part of the Museo Nacional de Arte building, the Museo del Telégrafo traces the telegraph in Mexico from its arrival in 1849 to the last transmission in 1992.
Chapultepec Zoo
Founded on July 6, 1923, by biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera, Chapultepec Zoo sits inside Mexico City's Chapultepec Park.
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola opened in 1959 as the first off-campus cultural center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, bringing together the avant-garde and tradition.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
More drives to Zitácuaro
- San Juan del Río to Zitácuaro
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Zitácuaro
- Zacatecas to Zitácuaro
- Fresnillo to Zitácuaro
- Durango to Zitácuaro
- Mazatlán to Zitácuaro
From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
- Coatzacoalcos to Orizaba
- Coatzacoalcos to Cholula
- Coatzacoalcos to Zacatelco
- Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo
- Coatzacoalcos to Tlaxcala
- Coatzacoalcos to Atlixco
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro?
About 7 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro?
About 472 miles (759 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 Zitácuaro?
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 Zitácuaro?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Zitácuaro use?
In order: MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, 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 Zitácuaro?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 366, 0.3 mi from the route); Chapultepec Zoo (zoo, mile 378, 0.6 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.