Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán is about 434 road miles (699 km): roughly 8 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 434 mi (699 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 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.
The Ciudad Tula–Tlaltizapán drive in a few lines
MEX-57D (167 mi) and MEX-57 (105 mi) carry about 63% of the 434 miles. It runs through 8 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-95D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-101 | 2–25 | 23 | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 25–57 | 32 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 57–77 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 77–79 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 79–121 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 121–218 | 97 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 219–344 | 125 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 344–352 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 352–353 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 353–372 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 372–373 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 373–395 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 395–405 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 405–413 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 413–421 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 421–423 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 423–429 | 6 | Morelos |
| local roads | 429–434 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 23 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 212 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 357 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 336), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 362), Universum (mile 370)
- Museums and history: San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 112), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 336), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 359), Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 359), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 365), Universum (mile 370), Teopanzolco (mile 410)
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Chapultepec aqueduct
The Chapultepec aqueduct was built to bring drinking water to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Triple Alliance empire and the city now known as Mexico City.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán?
About 8 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 434 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán?
About 434 miles (699 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 Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán?
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 Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Tula to Tlaltizapán?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MOR 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Tula and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 336, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theater, mile 362, 0.7 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 370, 0.6 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.