The Wayro route from Cholula to Calpulalpan is 49 miles (79 km), about 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Calpulalpan is like
MEX-M40D (18 mi) and MEX-136 (9 mi) carry about 55% of the 49 miles. MEX-M40D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-150, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Cholula to Calpulalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 1–9 | 8 | Puebla |
| local roads | 9–21 | 12 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 21–39 | 18 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 39–48 | 9 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 48–49 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 25 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Cholula and Calpulalpan
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
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.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
When you get to Calpulalpan
Tecoaque
Near Calpulalpan in western Tlaxcala, Tecoaque is a Mesoamerican archaeological site once inhabited by the Acolhua, one of the three groups that made up the Aztec Empire.
More drives to Calpulalpan
- Mexico City to Calpulalpan
- Pachuca to Calpulalpan
- Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan
- Toluca to Calpulalpan
- Cuautla to Calpulalpan
- Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan
From Cholula to other places in Mexico
- Cholula to Apizaco
- Cholula to Otumba
- Cholula to Omitlán
- Cholula to Tepotzotlán
- Cholula to Huasca de Ocampo
- Cholula to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cholula to Calpulalpan?
About 57 min of driving without stops, over 49 miles.
How far is Calpulalpan from Cholula by car?
About 49 miles (79 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 Calpulalpan?
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 Calpulalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cholula to Calpulalpan use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-M40D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cholula and Calpulalpan?
Closest to the road: Convento de Huejotzingo (convent, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (National Park of Mexico, mile 25, 11 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.