The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Sueños de Oro is 390 miles (627 km), about 8 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 390 mi (627 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-145 → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-186 → MEX-203 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tuxtepec to Sueños de Oro drive plays out
MEX-186 (83 mi) and MEX-203 (75 mi) carry about 41% of the 390 miles. It runs through 4 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tuxtepec and Sueños de Oro
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-145 | 6–39 | 33 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 47–115 | 68 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 115–135 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 135–155 | 20 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 155–188 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 188–227 | 39 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 227–231 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 231–314 | 83 | Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-203 | 314–389 | 75 | Chiapas, Tabasco |
| local roads | 389–390 | 1 | Tabasco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
- Mile 318 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 343 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
- Mile 354 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
What to see on the way from Tuxtepec to Sueños de Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 229), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 229), Cañón del Usumacinta (mile 351)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Usumacinta (mile 351)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 155), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 229), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 229), Pomoná (mile 344)
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.
Villahermosa Cathedral
Rising on Paseo Tabasco in Villahermosa, the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco has tall towers above a monumental facade. The current building dates from 1960–1963; an earlier cathedral was destroyed in the anticlerical campaigns of 1928–1934.
Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña
Colonel Gregorio Méndez Magaña, a hero of the fight against the French intervention in Tabasco, was born in this house in Jalpa de Méndez in 1836; today it serves as a house museum in his honor.
Pomoná
Pomoná is a Maya archaeological site in Tenosique, Tabasco, part of the Usumacinta basin along with Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilán and Piedras Negras.
Cañón del Usumacinta
Cañón del Usumacinta protected area guards part of the canyon where the Usumacinta River winds north through a narrow gorge cutting across parallel ridges.
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From Tuxtepec to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Sueños de Oro?
About 8 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
How far is Sueños de Oro from Tuxtepec by car?
About 390 miles (627 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 Sueños de Oro?
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 Sueños de Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tuxtepec to Sueños de Oro use?
In order: MEX-145, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-186 and MEX-203. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tuxtepec and Sueños de Oro?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 229, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 229, 0.9 mi from the route); Cañón del Usumacinta (canyon, mile 351, 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.