The Wayro route from Córdoba to Zacatelco is 117 miles (188 km), about 1 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-119 |
| 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 4.7 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 Zacatelco is like
MEX-150D (103 mi) and MEX-119 (9 mi) carry about 96% of the 117 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-119 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 Zacatelco, 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-119 | 107–116 | 9 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 116–117 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 37 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Córdoba and Zacatelco
- 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)
- Museums and history: Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 14), Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal (mile 106)
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.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
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.
Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal
Puebla's San Pedro Museo de Arte, formerly the Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal, opened in 2000 and focuses on New Spanish painting, with galleries for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
When you get to Zacatelco
Laguna de Acomulco
A quiet lagoon in the state of Tlaxcala, Laguna de Acomulco is surrounded by vegetation and rural scenery and works well for a short walk, landscape photos or a calm break in nature.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
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From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Chiautempan
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
- Córdoba to Tlaxco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba to Zacatelco?
About 1 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 117 miles.
How far is Zacatelco from Córdoba by car?
About 117 miles (188 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 Zacatelco?
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 Zacatelco?
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 Zacatelco use?
In order: MEX-150D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Zacatelco?
Closest to the road: Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Llave (theatre building, 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). 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.