The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Comalcalco is 483 miles (778 km), about 8 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 483 mi (778 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-160D → MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-160D, MEX-190D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Cuernavaca to Comalcalco is like
MEX-150D (125 mi) and MEX-180D (54 mi) carry about 37% of the 483 miles. It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D, MEX-160D and MEX-190D. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Cuernavaca to Comalcalco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 4–9 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 9–30 | 21 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 30–47 | 17 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 47–81 | 34 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 81–91 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 91–92 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 92–107 | 15 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 107–232 | 125 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 232–343 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 343–375 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 375–395 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 395–414 | 19 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 414–448 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 448–459 | 11 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 459–480 | 21 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 480–483 | 3 | Tabasco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 413 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Comalcalco
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepozteco National Park (mile 14), La Malinche National Park (mile 109)
- Museums and history: El Tepozteco (mile 14), Historic centre of Puebla (mile 92), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 92), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 102), Huatusco (mile 226), La Venta (mile 415)
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
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.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
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.
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.
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
La Venta
Once an important Olmec city, La Venta sits in Tabasco close to Huimanguillo. Monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of its main pyramid are among the 200-plus pieces in the site museum.
When you get to Comalcalco
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Comalcalco?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Comalcalco from Cuernavaca by car?
About 483 miles (778 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 Cuernavaca to Comalcalco?
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 Cuernavaca to Comalcalco?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cuernavaca to Comalcalco?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-160D, MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cuernavaca to Comalcalco?
Closest to the road: El Tepozteco (archaeological site, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); El Tepozteco National Park (national park, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 92, 1 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.