The Wayro route from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos is 367 miles (591 km), about 6 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 367 mi (591 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-185 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 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 Mexico City–Coatzacoalcos drive in a few lines
MEX-150D (197 mi) and MEX-145D (31 mi) carry about 62% of the 367 miles. It runs through 4 states: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 10–11 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 11–208 | 197 | State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 208–319 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 319–350 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 350–354 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 354–365 | 11 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 365–367 | 2 | Veracruz |
- Mile 6 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 39 of this route: State of Mexico → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Coatzacoalcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico Medicinal De la Cruz-Badiano (mile 7), Museo Comunitario de San Miguel Teotongo (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Medicinal De la Cruz-Badiano (mile 7), Sacromonte National Park (mile 28), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de San Miguel Teotongo (mile 11), Acozac (mile 19), Museo Bello (mile 76), Huatusco (mile 201)
- With kids: Iztapasauria (mile 8)
Jardín Botánico Medicinal De la Cruz-Badiano
UNAM's De la Cruz-Badiano medicinal botanical garden in Iztapalapa is one of Mexico's early gardens devoted to medicinal plants.
Iztapasauria
Opened on December 4, 2021, Iztapasauria is a dinosaur theme park inside the Deportivo Utopía Santa Cruz Meyehualco sports complex in Iztapalapa.
Museo Comunitario de San Miguel Teotongo
San Miguel Teotongo's community museum sits in the San Miguel Teotongo neighborhood of the Iztapalapa borough in Mexico City.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
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.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
Arriving in Coatzacoalcos
Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Coatzacoalcos
Officially the Cathedral of Saint Joseph (Catedral de San José), this Catholic church in Coatzacoalcos was raised to cathedral rank and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Coatzacoalcos.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos?
About 6 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Coatzacoalcos from Mexico City by car?
About 367 miles (591 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 Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos?
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 Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos?
The U.S. State Department rates Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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.
Which highways go from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-185. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Medicinal De la Cruz-Badiano (botanical garden, mile 7, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de San Miguel Teotongo (museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 153, 0.5 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.