The Wayro route from Mexico City to Tuxtepec is 267 miles (430 km), about 4 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 267 mi (430 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-145 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Oaxaca (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 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.
What the drive from Mexico City to Tuxtepec is like
MEX-150D (197 mi) and MEX-145 (48 mi) carry about 92% of the 267 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-145, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mexico City to Tuxtepec, 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 |
| connecting roads | 208–211 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 211–259 | 48 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 259–260 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 260–267 | 7 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
- 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)
- Mile 263 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and Tuxtepec
- 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), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de San Miguel Teotongo (mile 11), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 76), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 162), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 163), 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.
Casa del Alfeñique
Founded in 1926, the Museo Regional Casa de Alfeñique is a museum in the city of Puebla, housed in the building known as the Casa de Alfeñique.
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.
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.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mexico City to Tuxtepec?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
How far is Tuxtepec from Mexico City by car?
About 267 miles (430 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 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 Mexico City to Tuxtepec?
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; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mexico City to Tuxtepec use?
In order: 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 Mexico City and Tuxtepec?
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 of Mexico, 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 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.