The Wayro route from Chiautempan to Cuetzalan is 107 miles (172 km), about 2 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 107 mi (172 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-136 → MEX-140D → MEX-129D → PUE 575 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-129D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 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 Chiautempan to Cuetzalan is like
PUE 575 (31 mi) and MEX-136 (25 mi) carry about 52% of the 107 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-129D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-119, MEX-136 are free federal roads (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 Chiautempan to Cuetzalan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 2–6 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 6–9 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 9–34 | 25 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 34–48 | 14 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 48–73 | 25 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 73–75 | 2 | Puebla |
| PUE 575 | 75–106 | 31 | Puebla |
| local roads | 106–107 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 43 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Chiautempan and Cuetzalan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 22)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 9), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 10), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 26)
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.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
When you get to Cuetzalan
Yohualichan
Pre-Columbian ruins at Yohualichan form an archaeological site in the municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
More drives to Cuetzalan
- Cholula to Cuetzalan
- Huejotzingo to Cuetzalan
- Calpulalpan to Cuetzalan
- Pachuca to Cuetzalan
- Otumba to Cuetzalan
- Actopan to Cuetzalan
From Chiautempan to other places in Mexico
- Chiautempan to Omitlán
- Chiautempan to Atlatlahucan
- Chiautempan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Chiautempan to Metepec
- Chiautempan to Malinalco
- Chiautempan to Taxco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chiautempan to Cuetzalan?
About 2 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 107 miles.
How far is Cuetzalan from Chiautempan by car?
About 107 miles (172 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 Chiautempan to Cuetzalan?
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 Chiautempan to Cuetzalan?
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 Chiautempan to Cuetzalan use?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-136, MEX-140D, MEX-129D and PUE 575. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chiautempan and Cuetzalan?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 10, 2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 26, 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 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.