Plan on about 7 h 49 min of driving for the 321-mile (516 km) trip from Cuautla to Tamuín, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 321 mi (516 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 → MEX-70D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-115D, MEX-85D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Cuautla to Tamuín is like
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-85 (74 mi) carry about 52% of the 321 miles. It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-115D, MEX-85D and MEX-70D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Cuautla to Tamuín: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 2–13 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-115D | 13–28 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 28–43 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 43–57 | 14 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 58–73 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 73–77 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 77–93 | 16 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 93–109 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 109–117 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 117–132 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 132–136 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 136–215 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 215–239 | 24 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 239–244 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 244–302 | 58 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 302–303 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 303–317 | 14 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 317–321 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 21 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tamuín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 29), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 57), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 62), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 114), Museo Felipe Ángeles (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 29), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 30), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 57), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 62), Museo Felipe Ángeles (mile 173), Tamtoc (mile 312)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Museo Felipe Ángeles
In Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, the Museo Felipe Ángeles is a museum dedicated to Felipe Ángeles.
Tamtoc
Tamtoc, also called Tamohí, is an archaeological site of the Huastec culture in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, studied and restored since 2000 by a team led by archaeologist Estela Martínez Mora.
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From Cuautla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuautla to Tamuín?
About 7 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cuautla to Tamuín?
About 321 miles (516 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 Cuautla to Tamuín?
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 Cuautla to Tamuín?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cuautla to Tamuín?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85, MEX-105, MEX-102 and MEX-70D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cuautla and Tamuín?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (national park, mile 29, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 57, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Felipe Ángeles (museum, mile 173, 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.