The Wayro route from Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla is 331 miles (532 km), about 5 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-88 → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-179 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 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 Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla is like
MEX-150D (152 mi) and MEX-M40D (46 mi) carry about 60% of the 331 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-88, MEX-132, MEX-179 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 2–18 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 18–22 | 4 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 22–68 | 46 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 68–220 | 152 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 220–295 | 75 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 295–316 | 21 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 316–331 | 15 | Veracruz |
- Mile 21 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 41 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 64 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and San Andrés Tuxtla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 16), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 73), Museo del Ejercito, Puebla (mile 88), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 173), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 175), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 187), Huatusco (mile 213)
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.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Museo del Ejercito, Puebla
On 4 Poniente in Puebla's historic center, beside the old Belén hospital church, this museum and library honors General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Battle of Puebla and the history of the Mexican Army.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
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.
When you get to San Andrés Tuxtla
Eyipantla Falls
In the Los Tuxtlas region of southern Veracruz, Eyipantla Falls is about 50 meters tall and 40 meters wide and is the main waterfall of the region.
More drives to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Puebla to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Cholula to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Mexico City to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Cuernavaca to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Toluca to San Andrés Tuxtla
- San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla
From Pachuca to other places in Mexico
- Pachuca to Jilotepec
- Pachuca to Metepec
- Pachuca to Atlatlahucan
- Pachuca to Malinalco
- Pachuca to Amealco
- Pachuca to Cuautla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla?
About 5 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is San Andrés Tuxtla from Pachuca by car?
About 331 miles (532 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 Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla?
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 Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla use?
In order: MEX-88, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-179. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and San Andrés Tuxtla?
Closest to the road: Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 16, 0.6 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 165, 0.4 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 175, 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.