The Wayro route from Irapuato to Tuxtepec is 455 miles (733 km), about 7 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 455 mi (733 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-145 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Oaxaca (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 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 Irapuato to Tuxtepec is like
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 56% of the 455 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-145, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Irapuato to Tuxtepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 4–50 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 50–103 | 53 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 103–137 | 34 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 137–139 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 139–245 | 106 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 245–396 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 396–399 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 399–447 | 48 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 447–448 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 448–455 | 7 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
- Mile 63 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 181 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 198 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 211 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 218 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 329 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Irapuato and Tuxtepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atlantean figures (mile 150)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 37), Xochitecatl (mile 250), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 265), Casa del Deán (mile 265), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 350)
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
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.
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.
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
Casa del Deán
Built in 1563 for Tomás de la Plaza y Goes, dean of Puebla Cathedral, the Casa del Deán is a historic house in Puebla that takes its name from his post.
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.
Teatro Pedro Díaz
In downtown Córdoba, the Teatro Pedro Díaz was built in the late 19th century by Pedro Díaz to a design by engineer A. Durán; its facade was remodeled in 1905.
More drives to Tuxtepec
- Cholula to Tuxtepec
- Mexico City to Tuxtepec
- Pachuca to Tuxtepec
- Toluca to Tuxtepec
- San Juan del Río to Tuxtepec
- Querétaro to Tuxtepec
From Irapuato to other places in Mexico
- Irapuato to Paracho
- Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Irapuato to Amatitán
- Irapuato to Tequila
- Irapuato to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Irapuato to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Irapuato to Tuxtepec?
About 7 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 455 miles.
How far is Tuxtepec from Irapuato by car?
About 455 miles (733 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 Irapuato to Tuxtepec?
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 Irapuato to Tuxtepec?
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; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Irapuato to Tuxtepec use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Irapuato and Tuxtepec?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 350, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Pedro Díaz (theatre building, mile 364, 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.