The Wayro route from Córdoba to Atlixco is 130 miles (210 km), about 2 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 130 mi (210 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-190 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Córdoba to Atlixco is like
MEX-150D (97 mi) and MEX-190 (15 mi) carry about 86% of the 130 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-190 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Puebla. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Córdoba to Atlixco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–100 | 97 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 100–101 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 101–116 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 116–130 | 14 | Puebla |
- Mile 37 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Córdoba and Atlixco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 24)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 24), La Malinche National Park (mile 99), Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 109)
- Museums and history: Orizaba Cathedral (mile 16), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 106)
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
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.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
On the Ciudad Universitaria campus of BUAP in Puebla, the university botanical garden covers about 10.7 hectares and was formerly named after Ignacio Rodríguez Alconedo.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
Tonantzintla Observatory
The Tonantzintla Observatory in Puebla was home to the National Astrophysical Observatory directed by Guillermo Haro. Its main instrument, a Schmidt camera, was a wide-field telescope built for photographing the sky.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba to Atlixco?
About 2 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
How far is Atlixco from Córdoba by car?
About 130 miles (210 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 Córdoba to Atlixco?
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 Córdoba to Atlixco?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz 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 Córdoba to Atlixco use?
In order: MEX-150D and MEX-190. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Atlixco?
Closest to the road: Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 0.4 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (botanical garden, mile 109, 2 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.