The Wayro route from Paraiso to Actopan is 509 miles (819 km), about 8 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 509 mi (819 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 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.
Driving Paraiso to Actopan: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (158 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 59% of the 509 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Paraiso to Actopan
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 1–37 | 36 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 37–48 | 11 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 48–81 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 81–100 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 100–121 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 121–263 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 263–421 | 158 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 421–467 | 46 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 467–470 | 3 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 470–471 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 471–487 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 487–509 | 22 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 84 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 426 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 449 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 456 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 468 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Paraiso and Actopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 11), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 488)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 393)
- Museums and history: Comalcalco (mile 11), La Venta (mile 81), Huatusco (mile 270), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 310), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 401), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 488)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 488)
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
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.
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.
La Malinche National Park
Hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center draw visitors to La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
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.
Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo
Pachuca's Bioparque de Convivencia is a rescue and recovery center for wild, exotic and endemic animals saved from abuse, abandonment or risk, housing a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation unit.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paraiso to Actopan?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 509 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paraiso to Actopan?
About 509 miles (819 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 Paraiso to Actopan?
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 Paraiso to Actopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paraiso to Actopan?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132 and MEX-88. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paraiso to Actopan?
Closest to the road: Comalcalco (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.7 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 310, 1 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 488, 0.7 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.