The Wayro route from Cuautla to Tuxpan, Veracruz is 238 miles (383 km), about 4 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 238 mi (383 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 → MEX-132D → MEX-130D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 Cuautla to Tuxpan, Veracruz is like
MEX-132D (63 mi) and MEX-119D (49 mi) carry about 47% of the 238 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-160, MEX-190, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuautla to Tuxpan, Veracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 1–16 | 15 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 16–50 | 34 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 50–60 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 60–61 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 61–71 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 71–82 | 11 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 82–92 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 92–95 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 95–108 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 108–111 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 111–149 | 38 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 149–151 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 151–214 | 63 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 214–237 | 23 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 237–238 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 24 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 206 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Cuautla and Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 95), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Chalcatzingo (mile 16), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 61), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 83), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 95), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 96), El Tajín (mile 214)
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
More drives to Tuxpan, Veracruz
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuautla to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
About 4 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 238 miles.
How far is Tuxpan, Veracruz from Cuautla by car?
About 238 miles (383 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz?
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 Tuxpan, Veracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuautla to Tuxpan, Veracruz use?
In order: MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-119, MEX-132D and MEX-130D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuautla and Tuxpan, Veracruz?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 61, 1 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 95, 0.9 mi from the route); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 96, 0.5 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.