The Wayro route from Córdoba to Chiautempan is 123 miles (198 km), about 2 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-121 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Chiautempan is like
MEX-150D (103 mi) and MEX-121 (15 mi) carry about 96% of the 123 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-121 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Córdoba to Chiautempan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–106 | 103 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-121 | 107–122 | 15 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 122–123 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 37 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 108 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Córdoba and Chiautempan
- 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 112)
- Museums and history: Orizaba Cathedral (mile 16), Casa de los muñecos (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.
Casa de los muñecos
A block northeast of Puebla's zócalo, the 18th-century Casa de los Muñecos is a notable example of the city's civil architecture and now houses the BUAP University Museum.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
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.
When you get to Chiautempan
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
More drives to Chiautempan
- Atlixco to Chiautempan
- Cuautla to Chiautempan
- Toluca to Chiautempan
- Cuernavaca to Chiautempan
- Zitácuaro to Chiautempan
- Celaya to Chiautempan
From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Zacatelco
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
- Córdoba to Tlaxco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba to Chiautempan?
About 2 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
How far is Chiautempan from Córdoba by car?
About 123 miles (198 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 Chiautempan?
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 Chiautempan?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Córdoba to Chiautempan use?
In order: MEX-150D and MEX-121. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Chiautempan?
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); Teatro Principal (theatre building, mile 106, 3 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.