The Wayro route from Reynosa to San Pedro, Mexico is 321 miles (517 km), about 5 h 56 min of driving without stops.
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 | 321 mi (517 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
How the Reynosa to San Pedro drive plays out
MEX-40D (193 mi) and MEX-40 (116 mi) carry about 96% of the 321 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Reynosa to San Pedro: the road sequence
| 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 | 255–321 | 66 | Coahuila |
- Mile 19 of this route: Tamaulipas → Nuevo León (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Nuevo León → Coahuila (state line)
Where to stop on the way to San Pedro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa (mile 135), Museo de Historia Mexicana (mile 136), Palacio del Obispado (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Mexicana (mile 136), Palacio del Obispado (mile 139)
Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa
Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa is a film archive and cinematheque in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Museo de Historia Mexicana
In Monterrey, the Museo de Historia Mexicana is a cultural center that forms a three-museum complex with the Museo del Palacio and the Museo del Noreste.
Palacio del Obispado
Completed in 1787 for Bishop Rafael José Verger, this Baroque palace served as a fortress in 1846, during the French intervention, and in the Revolution. The building is home to INAH's regional museum of Nuevo León.
Cerro La Mota
Cerro La Mota, also called Sierra Nacataz, covers about 9,400 hectares of mountains in García and Santa Catarina, with other protected ranges all around it.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Reynosa to San Pedro, Mexico?
About 5 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
What is the driving distance from Reynosa to San Pedro, Mexico?
About 321 miles (517 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 San Pedro?
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 San Pedro?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Reynosa to San Pedro?
In order: MEX-40 and MEX-40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Reynosa to San Pedro?
Closest to the road: Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa (cinematheque, mile 135, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Mexicana (museum, mile 136, 0.5 mi from the route); Palacio del Obispado (museum, mile 139, 0.2 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 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.