The Wayro route from Querétaro to Tuxtepec is 394 miles (634 km), about 6 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 394 mi (634 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-145 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Oaxaca (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 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.
What the drive from Querétaro to Tuxtepec is like
MEX-150D (152 mi) and MEX-M40D (107 mi) carry about 66% of the 394 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-145, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Querétaro to Tuxtepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 2–76 | 74 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 76–183 | 107 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 183–335 | 152 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 335–337 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 337–386 | 49 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 386–393 | 7 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 393–394 | 1 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 43 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 105 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 119 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 136 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 267 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Querétaro and Tuxtepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 88), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 88), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 280)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 137), Museo Bello (mile 203), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 288), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 302), Huatusco (mile 328)
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Museo Bello
Puebla's Museo José Luis Bello y González shows the collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son: paintings, Talavera, featherwork, furniture, porcelain, ivory, glass and metalwork from America, Europe and Asia.
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.
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.
More drives to Tuxtepec
- Cholula to Tuxtepec
- Mexico City to Tuxtepec
- Pachuca to Tuxtepec
- Toluca to Tuxtepec
- San Juan del Río to Tuxtepec
- Celaya to Tuxtepec
From Querétaro to other places in Mexico
- Querétaro to Pinos
- Querétaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Querétaro to Real de Asientos
- Querétaro to Guadalupe, Zacatecas
- Querétaro to Amatitán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Querétaro to Tuxtepec?
About 6 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 394 miles.
How far is Tuxtepec from Querétaro by car?
About 394 miles (634 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 Querétaro to Tuxtepec?
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 Querétaro to Tuxtepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Querétaro to Tuxtepec use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Querétaro and Tuxtepec?
Closest to the road: Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 280, 0.5 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 288, 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.