By road, Reynosa and Gómez Palacio are about 352 miles (566 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 37 min of driving.
What the State Department tells travelers on this route:
- Nuevo León: “Those traveling between the U.S. border and Monterrey on highways 85/85D, 54, and 40/40D should exercise caution and avoid travel after dark.”
- Nuevo León: “Armed robberies and carjackings have occurred along these highways even during daylight hours.”
| Distance | 352 mi (566 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila, Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Reynosa to Gómez Palacio: the shape of the trip
MEX-40D (216 mi) and MEX-40 (107 mi) carry about 92% of the 352 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila, Durango. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Reynosa to Gómez Palacio
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-40 | 1–30 | 29 | Tamaulipas, Nuevo León |
| MEX-40D | 30–126 | 96 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-40 | 126–132 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 132–139 | 7 | Nuevo León |
| connecting roads | 139–142 | 3 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-40D | 142–192 | 50 | Nuevo León, Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 192–193 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 193–208 | 15 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 208–255 | 47 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 255–308 | 53 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 308–331 | 23 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 331–333 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 333–337 | 4 | Coahuila |
| local roads | 337–352 | 15 | Coahuila, Durango |
- Mile 19 of this route: Tamaulipas → Nuevo León (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Nuevo León → Coahuila (state line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Reynosa and Gómez Palacio
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey (mile 137), Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey (mile 137)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey (mile 137), Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey (mile 137)
Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey
The Basilica of Guadalupe, also called the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, is a Roman Catholic church in the Monterrey metropolitan area of Nuevo León.
Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey
Also known as the Antiguo Palacio Municipal, Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey is a history museum with temporary exhibit rooms and more than 300 historical pieces in its care.
Cerro La Mota
Protected by Nuevo León state since 2000, Cerro La Mota, also known as Sierra Nacataz, covers about 9,400 hectares of mountains in García and Santa Catarina, ringed by other protected ranges.
In Gómez Palacio itself
Cristo de las Noas
Atop Cerro de las Noas in Torreón stands a 21.8-meter reinforced-concrete statue of Jesus by sculptor Vladimir Alvarado, arms outstretched in a gesture of protection. It anchors a religious and tourist complex on the hill.
Teatro Isauro Martínez
Torreón's Teatro Isauro Martínez is a theater whose architecture mixes Neo-Gothic, Byzantine and Moorish styles, in the state of Coahuila.
Teatro Nazas
Standing in Torreón, Coahuila, since 1952, Teatro Nazas is a cultural venue whose story reflects the history of the Comarca Lagunera.
More drives to Gómez Palacio
From Reynosa to other places in Mexico
- Reynosa to Arteaga
- Reynosa to General Cepeda
- Reynosa to Parras de la Fuente
- Reynosa to San Pedro, Mexico
- Reynosa to Viesca
- Reynosa to Mapimí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Reynosa to Gómez Palacio?
About 6 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 352 miles.
What is the driving distance from Reynosa to Gómez Palacio?
About 352 miles (566 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 Reynosa to Gómez Palacio?
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 Reynosa to Gómez Palacio?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Reynosa to Gómez Palacio?
In order: MEX-40 and MEX-40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Reynosa and Gómez Palacio?
Closest to the road: Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey (museum, mile 137, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey (basilica, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); Cerro La Mota (nature area, mile 157, 4 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.