The Wayro route from Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos is 342 miles (550 km), about 6 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 342 mi (550 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 65 → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 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 Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-M40D (88 mi) and MEX-57D (87 mi) carry about 51% of the 342 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| VER 65 | 0–13 | 13 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 14–80 | 66 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 81–132 | 51 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 132–220 | 88 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 220–221 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 221–308 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 308–328 | 20 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 328–332 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 332–342 | 10 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 46 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Naolinco and Mineral de Pozos
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 37), La Malinche National Park (mile 92)
- Museums and history: Cantona (mile 54), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 55), Teotihuacan (mile 160), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 209), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 300)
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Museo de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
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.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos?
About 6 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Naolinco by car?
About 342 miles (550 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 Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Naolinco to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: VER 65, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Naolinco and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Cantona (archaeological site, mile 54, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Cantona (museum, mile 55, 3 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 209, 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 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.