The Wayro route from Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz is 360 miles (579 km), about 5 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 360 mi (579 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-130D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 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 Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz is like
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-M40D (61 mi) carry about 41% of the 360 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-45, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 1–7 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 7–13 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 13–23 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 23–24 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 24–75 | 51 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 76–128 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 128–163 | 35 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 164–225 | 61 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 225–247 | 22 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 247–248 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 248–336 | 88 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 336–359 | 23 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 359–360 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 88 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 207 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Guanajuato and Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 256)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 87), El Cimatario National Park (mile 93)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 175), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 191), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 254), Huapalcalco (mile 256), El Tajín (mile 337)
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
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 del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
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 Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
About 5 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 360 miles.
How far is Tuxpan, Veracruz from Guanajuato by car?
About 360 miles (579 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 Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Guanajuato to Tuxpan, Veracruz use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, 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 Guanajuato and Tuxpan, Veracruz?
Closest to the road: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 175, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 226, 2 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 256, 0.2 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 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.