Plan on about 7 h 15 min of driving for the 309-mile (498 km) trip from Córdoba, Mexico to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 309 mi (498 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-150 → MEX-135D → MEX-125 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Córdoba–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-125 (143 mi) and MEX-135D (64 mi) carry about 67% of the 309 miles. It runs through 4 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Córdoba to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–20 | 17 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150 | 20–55 | 35 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 55–60 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 60–124 | 64 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 124–125 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 125–135 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 135–137 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-125 | 137–280 | 143 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 280–301 | 21 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 301–309 | 8 | Oaxaca, Guerrero |
- Mile 34 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Oaxaca → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Córdoba and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 57), Huamelulpan (mile 160)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 24), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 73)
- Museums and history: Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 14), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 16), Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 57), Huamelulpan (mile 160)
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
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.
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Tehuacán's 18th-century former Carmelite convent has housed the Valley of Tehuacán Museum since 2002. Exhibits trace the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
In 2018 UNESCO inscribed the arid Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, which spans Puebla and Oaxaca, as a mixed World Heritage site. A major center of cactus diversity, it also keeps ancient canals, terraces and dams.
Huamelulpan
Huamelulpan is an archaeological site of the Mixtec culture in San Martín Huamelulpan, about 96 km northwest of Oaxaca city, set at roughly 2,218 meters and occupied from the Preclassic to the Postclassic periods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 7 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 309 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Mexico to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 309 miles (498 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 Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Córdoba to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-150, MEX-135D, MEX-125 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (museum, mile 57, 0.1 mi from the route); Huamelulpan (archaeological site, mile 160, 0.8 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.