The Wayro route from Paraiso to Huauchinango is 480 miles (772 km), about 8 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 480 mi (772 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → MEX-119D → MEX-130 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Huauchinango: the shape of the trip
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (87 mi) carry about 48% of the 480 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Paraiso to Huauchinango: the road sequence
| 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 | 263–350 | 87 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 350–391 | 41 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 391–414 | 23 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 414–417 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 417–428 | 11 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 428–430 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 430–469 | 39 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 469–470 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 470–480 | 10 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
- Mile 84 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 437 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
What to see on the way from Paraiso to Huauchinango
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 319), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 399)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Comalcalco (mile 11), La Venta (mile 81), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 296), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 308), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 399)
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
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
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.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
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From Paraiso to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paraiso to Huauchinango?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 480 miles.
How far is Huauchinango from Paraiso by car?
About 480 miles (772 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 Huauchinango?
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 Huauchinango?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paraiso to Huauchinango?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-136, MEX-119, MEX-119D and MEX-130. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paraiso and Huauchinango?
Closest to the road: Comalcalco (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.7 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 319, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 399, 0.9 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.