The Wayro route from San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla is 414 miles (667 km), about 7 h 6 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 414 mi (667 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-179 |
| 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) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 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 San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla is like
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 62% of the 414 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-179 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 1–45 | 44 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 45–46 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 46–152 | 106 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 152–153 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 153–304 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 304–378 | 74 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 378–400 | 22 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 400–414 | 14 | Veracruz |
- Mile 12 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 106 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 118 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between San Juan del Río and San Andrés Tuxtla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 249)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 57), Teotihuacan (mile 106), Casa de los muñecos (mile 173), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 259), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 271), Huatusco (mile 297)
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.
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.
Casa de los muñecos
A block northeast of Puebla's zócalo, the 18th-century Casa de los Muñecos is a notable example of the city's civil architecture and now houses the BUAP University Museum.
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.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
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.
When you get to San Andrés Tuxtla
Eyipantla Falls
In the Los Tuxtlas region of southern Veracruz, Eyipantla Falls is about 50 meters tall and 40 meters wide and is the main waterfall of the region.
More drives to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Puebla to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Cholula to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Mexico City to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Pachuca to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Cuernavaca to San Andrés Tuxtla
- Toluca to San Andrés Tuxtla
From San Juan del Río to other places in Mexico
- San Juan del Río to San Miguel de Allende
- San Juan del Río to Mineral de Pozos
- San Juan del Río to Salvatierra
- San Juan del Río to Moroleón
- San Juan del Río to Guanajuato
- San Juan del Río to Pénjamo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla?
About 7 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
How far is San Andrés Tuxtla from San Juan del Río by car?
About 414 miles (667 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 San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla?
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 San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Juan del Río to San Andrés Tuxtla use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-179. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Juan del Río and San Andrés Tuxtla?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 57, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 249, 0.5 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 259, 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.