The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Chipilo is 54 miles (87 km), about 1 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 54 mi (87 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Calpulalpan to Chipilo is like
MEX-150D (19 mi) and MEX-M40D (18 mi) carry about 69% of the 54 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–9 | 9 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 9–27 | 18 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 27–28 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 28–47 | 19 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Puebla |
| local roads | 50–54 | 4 | Puebla |
- Mile 24 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Constancia Mexicana (mile 45)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 33), Xochitecatl (mile 33), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 45)
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
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.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
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.
When you get to Chipilo
Convent Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
An early 17th-century example of Puebla Baroque, the Church of the Virgin of Carmen has two richly decorated chapels and a neoclassical altarpiece holding an image of the Virgin by sculptor José Antonio Villegas Cora.
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Chipilo?
About 1 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 54 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Calpulalpan by car?
About 54 miles (87 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 Calpulalpan to Chipilo?
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 Calpulalpan to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calpulalpan to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Xochitecatl (archaeological site, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 45, 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.