The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Pinal de Amoles is 449 miles (723 km), about 8 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 449 mi (723 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-145 → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 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.
What the drive from Tuxtepec to Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-150D (156 mi) and MEX-M40D (105 mi) carry about 58% of the 449 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-175, MEX-145, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tuxtepec to Pinal de Amoles, 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 | 60–216 | 156 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 216–217 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 217–322 | 105 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 322–323 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 323–366 | 43 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 366–367 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 367–389 | 22 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 389–393 | 4 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 393–396 | 3 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 396–402 | 6 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 402–406 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 406–420 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 420–448 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 448–449 | 1 | Querétaro |
- Mile 4 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 252 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 265 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 281 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 357 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Tuxtepec and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115), Galería Libertad (mile 378)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 93), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 197), Cacaxtla (mile 212), Teotihuacan (mile 263), Tula (mile 311), Galería Libertad (mile 378)
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
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.
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.
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.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Pinal de Amoles?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 449 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Tuxtepec by car?
About 449 miles (723 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tuxtepec to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-145, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tuxtepec and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 115, 0.6 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 311, 1 mi from the route); Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 378, 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 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.