The Wayro route from Atlixco to Tamuín is 321 miles (516 km), about 6 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 321 mi (516 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 → MEX-132D → MEX-127 → SLP 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 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.
On the road from Atlixco to Tamuín
MEX-127 (106 mi) and MEX-132D (63 mi) carry about 53% of the 321 miles. It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-119D and MEX-117D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Atlixco to Tamuín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 3–16 | 13 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 16–25 | 9 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 25–37 | 12 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 37–47 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 50–63 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 65–104 | 39 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 104–106 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 106–169 | 63 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 169–172 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-127 | 172–278 | 106 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 278–296 | 18 | Veracruz, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 14 | 296–319 | 23 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 319–321 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 29 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Veracruz → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tamuín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 50), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 50)
- Museums and history: International Museum of the Baroque (mile 16), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 21), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 39), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 50), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 50), El Tajín (mile 168), El Zapotal (mile 270)
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
Exconvento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
The remains of this 16th-century convent stand in San Juan Totolac, Tlaxcala, and are open to visitors. Parts of the nave, two side chapels and a freestanding bell tower survive; in 1591 Tlaxcalan families left here to settle northern New Spain.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
El Zapotal
In the Ignacio de la Llave municipality of Veracruz, El Zapotal holds the ruins of a Totonac city that flourished from 600 to 900 CE.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlixco to Tamuín?
About 6 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
What is the driving distance from Atlixco to Tamuín?
About 321 miles (516 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 Atlixco to Tamuín?
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 Atlixco to Tamuín?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Atlixco to Tamuín?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-119, MEX-132D, MEX-127 and SLP 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Tamuín?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 50, 1 mi from the route); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 50, 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.