The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Metepec is 310 miles (499 km), about 5 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-145 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 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.
What the drive from Tuxtepec to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (204 mi) and MEX-145 (49 mi) carry about 82% of the 310 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-175, MEX-145, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tuxtepec to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 1–7 | 6 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 7–56 | 49 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 56–60 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 60–264 | 204 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 264–270 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 270–277 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 277–282 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 282–301 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 301–307 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 307–310 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 4 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tuxtepec and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115), Kurimanzutto (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 284)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 66), Fort Guadalupe (mile 196), Acozac (mile 255), Borda House, Mexico City (mile 274), Museo del Telégrafo (mile 274), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 278), Kurimanzutto (mile 278)
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.
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.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Borda House, Mexico City
The Borda House on Madero Street in Mexico City's historic center first belonged to Frenchman José de la Borda, one of New Spain's richest men in the 18th century, and stands out for its sculpted stone details on the ground floor.
Museo del Telégrafo
Opened in 2006 in part of the Museo Nacional de Arte building, the Museo del Telégrafo traces the telegraph in Mexico from its arrival in 1849 to the last transmission in 1992.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
Kurimanzutto
Founded in 1999 by Mónica Manzutto and José Kuri, Kurimanzutto is a Mexico City contemporary art gallery that represents artists from around the world.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
When you get to Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Metepec?
About 5 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 310 miles.
How far is Metepec from Tuxtepec by car?
About 310 miles (499 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 Tuxtepec to Metepec?
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 Tuxtepec to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tuxtepec to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-145, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tuxtepec and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 115, 0.6 mi from the route); Kurimanzutto (art museum, mile 278, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Historia (National museum, mile 278, 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.