Plan on about 8 h 47 min of driving for the 487-mile (783 km) trip from Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco, before any stops.
| Distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-142 → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 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.
Driving Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-180D (54 mi) carry about 42% of the 487 miles. It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–7 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 7–9 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 9–22 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 22–31 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 31–32 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 32–65 | 33 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 65–83 | 18 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 84–235 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 235–346 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 346–377 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 377–398 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 398–417 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 417–450 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 450–462 | 12 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 462–483 | 21 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 483–487 | 4 | Tabasco |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Comalcalco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 180)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 9), La Malinche National Park (mile 111), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 104), Huatusco (mile 228), La Venta (mile 418)
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Casa del Alfeñique
Founded in 1926, the Museo Regional Casa de Alfeñique is a museum in the city of Puebla, housed in the building known as the Casa de Alfeñique.
La Malinche National Park
Hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center draw visitors to La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
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.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
When you get to Comalcalco
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
More drives to Comalcalco
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- Tlaxcala to Comalcalco
- Cuautla to Comalcalco
- Pachuca to Comalcalco
- Tulancingo to Comalcalco
- Cuernavaca to Comalcalco
From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepotzotlán to Metepec
- Tepotzotlán to Malinalco
- Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan
- Tepotzotlán to El Oro
- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
- Tepotzotlán to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Comalcalco from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 487 miles (783 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 Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco?
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 Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tepotzotlán to Comalcalco?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Comalcalco?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Tepetlaoztoc (archaeological site, mile 39, 2 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 180, 0.4 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.