The Wayro route from Cholula to Angangueo is 195 miles (314 km), about 3 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 195 mi (314 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 44 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 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.
What the drive from Cholula to Angangueo is like
MEX-150D (61 mi) and MEX-A7D (34 mi) carry about 49% of the 195 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cholula to Angangueo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 2–7 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 7–68 | 61 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 73–81 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 81–85 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 86–91 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 91–92 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 92–112 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 112–113 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 113–129 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 129–163 | 34 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 163–170 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 170–180 | 10 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 180–181 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 44 | 181–194 | 13 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 194–195 | 1 | Michoacán |
- Mile 39 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 71 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 161 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Cholula and Angangueo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 81), Los Remedios National Park (mile 88), Bosencheve National Park (mile 157)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tezozómoc (mile 86), Los Remedios National Park (mile 88), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 102), Bosencheve National Park (mile 157)
- Museums and history: Xochitecatl (mile 16), Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City (mile 76), Casa Talavera Cultural Center (mile 76), Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 81), Estela de Luz (mile 83)
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.
Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City
Southeast of the Zócalo at Correo Mayor and República de Uruguay, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera once belonged to the Convent of Santo Niño Perdido, founded in 1573.
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.
Museo Nacional de la Cartografía
The Museo Nacional de Cartografía occupies the former church of San José of the old San Diego convent in Tacubaya, built in 1686 by the Dieguino friars.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Parque Tezozómoc
A large park in the Azcapotzalco borough, Parque Tezozómoc offers open green space in the northwestern part of Mexico City.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
When you get to Angangueo
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
More drives to Angangueo
- Jilotepec to Angangueo
- Tepotzotlán to Angangueo
- Mexico City to Angangueo
- Ezequiel Montes to Angangueo
- Actopan to Angangueo
- Tepoztlán to Angangueo
From Cholula to other places in Mexico
- Cholula to Apizaco
- Cholula to Calpulalpan
- Cholula to Otumba
- Cholula to Omitlán
- Cholula to Tepotzotlán
- Cholula to Huasca de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cholula to Angangueo?
About 3 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 195 miles.
How far is Angangueo from Cholula by car?
About 195 miles (314 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 Cholula to Angangueo?
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 Cholula to Angangueo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cholula to Angangueo use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MICH 44. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cholula and Angangueo?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (museum, mile 81, 0.0 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 88, 0.8 mi from the route); Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 157, 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.