The Wayro route from Poza Rica to Actopan is 144 miles (231 km), about 2 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 144 mi (231 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-130D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Poza Rica to Actopan is like
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-130 (28 mi) carry about 81% of the 144 miles. MEX-132D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-130 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Poza Rica to Actopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130 | 2–11 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 11–99 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 99–118 | 19 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 118–144 | 26 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 20 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Poza Rica and Actopan
- Nature and outdoors: El Hiloche (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 93), Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (mile 110), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 122)
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol
Augustinian friars raised this 16th-century church and convent in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo; the complex keeps its posa chapels, open chapel and atrium, and its stonework mixes Plateresque carving with Indigenous tequitqui craftsmanship.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
More drives to Actopan
- Tulancingo to Actopan
- Tepotzotlán to Actopan
- Mexico City to Actopan
- Tequisquiapan to Actopan
- Toluca to Actopan
- Cuernavaca to Actopan
From Poza Rica to other places in Mexico
- Poza Rica to Metztitlán
- Poza Rica to Huejotzingo
- Poza Rica to Atlixco
- Poza Rica to Jilotepec
- Poza Rica to Zimapán
- Poza Rica to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poza Rica to Actopan?
About 2 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 144 miles.
How far is Actopan from Poza Rica by car?
About 144 miles (231 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 Poza Rica 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 Poza Rica to Actopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Poza Rica to Actopan use?
In order: MEX-130 and MEX-132D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Poza Rica and Actopan?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril (railway museum, mile 93, 2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (museum, mile 110, 2 mi from the route); Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (basilica, mile 122, 2 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.