The Wayro route from Comalcalco to Metztitlán is 527 miles (848 km), about 9 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 527 mi (848 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 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.
What the drive from Comalcalco to Metztitlán is like
MEX-150D (157 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 57% of the 527 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comalcalco to Metztitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-187 | 0–24 | 24 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 25–35 | 10 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 35–68 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 68–88 | 20 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 88–109 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 109–251 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 251–408 | 157 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 408–409 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 409–454 | 45 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 454–458 | 4 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 458–473 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 473–477 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 477–493 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 493–496 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 496–512 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 512–513 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 513–527 | 14 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 71 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 413 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 444 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 455 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Comalcalco and Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 461), El Hiloche (mile 482), Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: El Hiloche (mile 482), El Chico National Park (mile 483)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 68), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 284), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 298), Museo Bello (mile 388)
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
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.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Museo Bello
Puebla's Museo José Luis Bello y González shows the collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son: paintings, Talavera, featherwork, furniture, porcelain, ivory, glass and metalwork from America, Europe and Asia.
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.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
Templo y exconvento de San Agustín
Founded in 1536 and built between 1542 and 1562, the Augustinian church and former convent of San Agustín in Atotonilco el Grande has a Plateresque design and frescoes.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
More drives to Metztitlán
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From Comalcalco to other places in Mexico
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- Comalcalco to Calpulalpan
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- Comalcalco to Zacatlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comalcalco to Metztitlán?
About 9 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 527 miles.
What is the driving distance from Comalcalco to Metztitlán?
About 527 miles (848 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 Comalcalco to Metztitlán?
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 Comalcalco to Metztitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comalcalco to Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-88, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comalcalco to Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 461, 0.5 mi from the route); El Hiloche (state park, mile 482, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (convent, mile 496, 0.7 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.