The Wayro route from Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz is 323 miles (520 km), about 5 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 323 mi (520 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-130D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 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.
What the drive from Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz is like
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-M40D (61 mi) carry about 46% of the 323 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 2–39 | 37 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 39–91 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 91–127 | 36 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 127–188 | 61 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 188–211 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 211–299 | 88 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 299–322 | 23 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 322–323 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 52 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 291 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Salamanca and Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 50), El Cimatario National Park (mile 56)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 27), Tula (mile 139), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 139), Teotihuacan (mile 188), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 217), El Santo Museum (mile 217), El Tajín (mile 300)
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
More drives to Tuxpan, Veracruz
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- Toluca to Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Cuernavaca to Tuxpan, Veracruz
From Salamanca to other places in Mexico
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- Salamanca to Pinos
- Salamanca to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
About 5 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 323 miles.
How far is Tuxpan, Veracruz from Salamanca by car?
About 323 miles (520 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 Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
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 Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Salamanca to Tuxpan, Veracruz use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D and MEX-130D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salamanca and Tuxpan, Veracruz?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 139, 1 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 139, 1 mi from the route); El Santo Museum (museum, mile 217, 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.