The Wayro route from Tehuacán to Matehuala is 511 miles (823 km), about 9 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 511 mi (823 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-135D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tehuacán to Matehuala drive plays out
MEX-57 (175 mi) and MEX-57D (128 mi) carry about 59% of the 511 miles. It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D, MEX-150D and MEX-M40D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Tehuacán to Matehuala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 4–29 | 25 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 29–98 | 69 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 99–204 | 105 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 204–206 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 206–292 | 86 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 292–293 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 293–390 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 390–432 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 432–510 | 78 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 510–511 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 103 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 147 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 176 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 206 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 353 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Matehuala
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 379)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana (mile 78), Cacaxtla (mile 94), Teotihuacan (mile 145), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 193), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 285), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 399)
Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana
The Serdán family home in downtown Puebla, now the Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana, recalls Aquiles, Máximo and Carmen Serdán and the start of the 1910 Revolution. It opened in 1960.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Once you reach Matehuala
Matehuala Cathedral
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tehuacán to Matehuala?
About 9 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 511 miles.
How far is Matehuala from Tehuacán by car?
About 511 miles (823 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 Tehuacán to Matehuala?
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 Tehuacán to Matehuala?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tehuacán to Matehuala use?
In order: MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tehuacán to Matehuala?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana (museum, mile 78, 3 mi from the route); Cacaxtla (archaeological site, mile 94, 2 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 193, 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 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.