The Wayro route from Paraiso to Metepec is 514 miles (828 km), about 8 h 51 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 514 mi (828 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 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.
The Paraiso–Metepec drive in a few lines
MEX-150D (205 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 68% of the 514 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Paraiso to Metepec
| 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 | 263–468 | 205 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 468–473 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 473–474 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 474–481 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 481–486 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 486–505 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 505–511 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 511–514 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 84 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 439 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 472 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 494 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from Paraiso to Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 319), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 482)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 319), La Malinche National Park (mile 393)
- Museums and history: Comalcalco (mile 11), La Venta (mile 81), Huatusco (mile 270), Museo Nacional de Arte (mile 478), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 482)
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
More than 200 artifacts fill the site museum at La Venta, among them massive sandstone sculptures discovered at the base of the main pyramid. The once-important Olmec city lies in Tabasco, near Huimanguillo.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
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.
Convent Church of San Francisco, Puebla
The Convent Church of San Francisco is a historic church that you'll find in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
Museo Nacional de Arte
Housed in Mexico City's historic center, the Museo Nacional de Arte is the country's national art museum.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Papalote Museo del Niño
In Chapultepec's woods, Papalote Museo del Niño is a children's museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology and art built around learning and teamwork.
Arriving in Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paraiso to Metepec?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
How far is Metepec from Paraiso by car?
About 514 miles (828 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 Metepec?
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 Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paraiso to Metepec?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paraiso to Metepec?
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); Papalote Museo del Niño (museum, mile 482, 0.6 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.