By road, Torreón and Nuevo Progreso are about 373 miles (600 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 54 min of driving.
What the State Department tells travelers on this route:
- Nuevo León: “Those traveling between the U.S. border and Monterrey on highways 85/85D, 54, and 40/40D should exercise caution and avoid travel after dark.”
- Nuevo León: “Armed robberies and carjackings have occurred along these highways even during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 373 mi (600 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-2D |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-2D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Torreón to Nuevo Progreso drive plays out
MEX-40D (205 mi) and MEX-40 (110 mi) carry about 84% of the 373 miles. It runs through 3 states: Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D and MEX-2D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Torreón to Nuevo Progreso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 7–11 | 4 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 11–13 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 13–37 | 24 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 37–91 | 54 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 91–139 | 48 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 139–154 | 15 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 155–204 | 49 | Coahuila, Nuevo León |
| connecting roads | 204–208 | 4 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 208–213 | 5 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-40 | 213–233 | 20 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-40D | 233–317 | 84 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-40 | 317–334 | 17 | Nuevo León, Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 334–335 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-2D | 335–371 | 36 | Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 371–373 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
- Mile 180 of this route: Coahuila → Nuevo León (state line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Nuevo León → Tamaulipas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Torreón and Nuevo Progreso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mirador del Obispado (mile 208), Museo de Historia Mexicana (mile 211), Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa (mile 212)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Mexicana (mile 211)
Cerro La Mota
Protected by Nuevo León state since 2000, Cerro La Mota, also known as Sierra Nacataz, covers about 9,400 hectares of mountains in García and Santa Catarina, ringed by other protected ranges.
Mirador del Obispado
Atop Cerro del Obispado, this hilltop lookout gives wide views over Monterrey and its metro area from a circular plaza beneath a 100-meter flagpole flying a 50-by-30-meter Mexican flag.
Museo de Historia Mexicana
In Monterrey, the Museo de Historia Mexicana is a cultural center that forms a three-museum complex with the Museo del Palacio and the Museo del Noreste.
Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa
Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa is a film archive and cinematheque in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
More drives to Nuevo Progreso
- Fresnillo to Nuevo Progreso
- Zacatecas to Nuevo Progreso
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Nuevo Progreso
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Nuevo Progreso
- Sombrerete to Nuevo Progreso
- San Miguel de Allende to Nuevo Progreso
From Torreón to other places in Mexico
- Torreón to Montemorelos
- Torreón to San Juan de los Lagos
- Torreón to Tepatitlán
- Torreón to Guanajuato
- Torreón to Salamanca
- Torreón to Pénjamo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Torreón to Nuevo Progreso?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
How far is Nuevo Progreso from Torreón by car?
About 373 miles (600 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 Torreón to Nuevo Progreso?
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 Torreón to Nuevo Progreso?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Torreón to Nuevo Progreso?
In order: MEX-40, MEX-40D and MEX-2D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Torreón to Nuevo Progreso?
Closest to the road: Mirador del Obispado (scenic viewpoint, mile 208, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Mexicana (museum, mile 211, 0.6 mi from the route); Cineteca Nuevo León Alejandra Rangel Hinojosa (cinematheque, mile 212, 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.