The Wayro route from Villahermosa to Metepec is 507 miles (816 km), about 8 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 507 mi (816 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 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.
On the road from Villahermosa to Metepec
MEX-150D (204 mi) and MEX-145D (143 mi) carry about 68% of the 507 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Villahermosa to Metepec: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 2–40 | 38 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 40–74 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 74–93 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 93–114 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 114–257 | 143 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 257–461 | 204 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 461–467 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 467–474 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 474–479 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 479–498 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 498–504 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 504–507 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 76 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 432 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 487 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Villahermosa and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Constancia Mexicana (mile 396), Los Pinos (mile 475)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 73), Huatusco (mile 263), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 290), Puebla Cathedral (mile 393), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 396), Casa Talavera Cultural Center (mile 470), Benito Juárez Hemicycle (mile 471), Los Pinos (mile 475)
La Venta
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
Casa Talavera Cultural Center
In the La Merced area of Mexico City's historic center, Casa Talavera Cultural Center occupies a 16th- or early 17th-century building that was home to the Marquis de Aguayo.
Benito Juárez Hemicycle
At the Alameda Central in Mexico City, the Benito Juárez Hemicycle is a Neoclassical monument where his statue is flanked by marble Doric columns.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Arriving in 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.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villahermosa to Metepec?
About 8 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 507 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villahermosa to Metepec?
About 507 miles (816 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 Villahermosa 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 Villahermosa to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco 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 Villahermosa to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villahermosa and Metepec?
Closest to the road: La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 396, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa Talavera Cultural Center (museum, mile 470, 2 mi from the route); Los Pinos (museum, mile 475, 0.9 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.