The Wayro route from Córdoba, Mexico to Matehuala is 539 miles (868 km), about 9 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 539 mi (868 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 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.
The Córdoba–Matehuala drive in a few lines
MEX-57 (176 mi) and MEX-57D (129 mi) carry about 57% of the 539 miles. It runs through 8 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-M40D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Córdoba to Matehuala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–126 | 123 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 126–127 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 127–232 | 105 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 232–233 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 233–320 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 320–418 | 98 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 418–460 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 460–538 | 78 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 538–539 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 37 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 131 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 174 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 204 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 267 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 381 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
What to see on the way from Córdoba to Matehuala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 24)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 24), El Cimatario National Park (mile 300), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 406)
- Museums and history: Capilla del Arte (mile 106), Xochitecatl (mile 122), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 221), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 426)
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.
Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in the old Las Fábricas de Francia building, with a contemporary art gallery and a reading nook.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Once you reach Matehuala
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Matehuala?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Mexico to Matehuala?
About 539 miles (868 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 Córdoba to Matehuala?
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 Córdoba to Matehuala?
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; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Córdoba to Matehuala use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Matehuala?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 24, 0.4 mi from the route); Xochitecatl (archaeological site, mile 122, 2 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (archaeological site, mile 221, 1 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.