Tampico to Valle de Bravo is about 362 road miles (583 km): roughly 6 h 34 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 362 mi (583 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-130D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-85D → EM 10 → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 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.
On the road from Tampico to Valle de Bravo
MEX-132D (99 mi) and MEX-180 (44 mi) carry about 40% of the 362 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-130D and MEX-132D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tampico to Valle de Bravo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-180 | 1–45 | 44 | Tamaulipas, Veracruz |
| local roads | 45–74 | 29 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 74–108 | 34 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 108–123 | 15 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 123–211 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 211–252 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 252–263 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 263–271 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| EM 10 | 271–275 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 275–276 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 276–288 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 288–309 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 309–325 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 325–344 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 344–362 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 7 of this route: Tamaulipas → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 233 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 271 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from Tampico to Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Tezozómoc (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tezozómoc (mile 280), Bosencheve National Park (mile 344)
- Museums and history: El Tajín (mile 123), El Santo Museum (mile 205), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 272), Tenayuca (mile 276), Xólotl Museum (mile 276), Museo Soumaya (mile 283)
El Tajín
From the early 9th century to the early 13th, El Tajín was at its height. Today this Veracruz site is on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and visitors come for the Pyramid of the Niches and its ballcourts.
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.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
Acueducto de Guadalupe
Built in the mid-18th century to carry drinking water from Santa María Tlalnepantla to the Villa de Guadalupe, this colonial aqueduct in northern Mexico City now stands as a historic monument.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
Xólotl Museum
Run by INAH at the Tenayuca archaeological zone in Tlalnepantla, the Xólotl Museum traces the history of Tenayuca, an early Chichimec settlement in the Basin of Mexico.
Parque Tezozómoc
A large park in the Azcapotzalco borough, Parque Tezozómoc offers open green space in the northwestern part of Mexico City.
Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya is a private, nonprofit art museum in Mexico City with two buildings, Plaza Loreto and Plaza Carso. Its collection spans pre-Hispanic sculpture, Mexican art and European masters such as Rodin, Dalí and Tintoretto.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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From Tampico to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tampico to Valle de Bravo?
About 6 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Tampico by car?
About 362 miles (583 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 Tampico to Valle de Bravo?
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 Tampico to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tampico to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-85D, EM 10, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tampico and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 249, 1 mi from the route); Tenayuca (archaeological site, mile 276, 1 mi from the route); Parque Tezozómoc (park, mile 280, 0.9 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.