The Wayro route from Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz is 552 miles (888 km), about 9 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 552 mi (888 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-130D |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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.
What the drive from Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (94 mi) carry about 51% of the 552 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–30 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 30–39 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 39–104 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 104–106 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 106–112 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 112–130 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 130–134 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 134–323 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 323–417 | 94 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 417–440 | 23 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 440–528 | 88 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 528–551 | 23 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 551–552 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 399 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 520 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Colima and Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 448)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Rayón National Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 367), Teotihuacan (mile 416), Museo de Datos Históricos (mile 446), Huapalcalco (mile 448), El Tajín (mile 529)
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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.
Museo de Datos Históricos
Tulancingo's first station of the Hidalgo and Northeast Railroad, built in 1893, now houses the Museo de Datos Históricos, with regional archaeological pieces such as the Huapalcalco feline, traditional clothing from Santa Ana Hueytlalpan and a historical photo archive.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
How far is Tuxpan, Veracruz from Colima by car?
About 552 miles (888 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 Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
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 Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Colima to Tuxpan, Veracruz use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D and MEX-130D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Tuxpan, Veracruz?
Closest to the road: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 367, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 419, 2 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 448, 0.3 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.