The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Tecolutla is 246 miles (396 km), about 4 h 51 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 246 mi (396 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-180D → MEX-180 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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 Cuernavaca to Tecolutla is like
MEX-132D (92 mi) and MEX-132 (40 mi) carry about 54% of the 246 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-180D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-180 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Tecolutla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 12–31 | 19 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 31–37 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 37–43 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 43–49 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 49–63 | 14 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 73–113 | 40 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 113–114 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 114–201 | 87 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 201–204 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 204–227 | 23 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 227–245 | 18 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 245–246 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Tecolutla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 40), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 34)
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 29), Cuicuilco (mile 35), Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 40), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Museo de la Cancillería (mile 44), Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba (mile 82), El Tajín (mile 224)
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
Bosque de Tlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan is a protected urban forest of about 253 hectares in southern Mexico City, near the Periférico Sur and Avenida Insurgentes Sur.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Leon Trotsky House Museum
In Coyoacán, the house museum honoring Leon Trotsky, officially the Instituto del Derecho de Asilo - Museo Casa de León Trotsky, also works to promote political asylum.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
Museo de la Cancillería
In Mexico City's historic center, the Foreign Ministry's Museo de la Cancillería shows artworks gathered mostly through a program that lets artists pay taxes with their work.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Tecolutla?
About 4 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 246 miles.
How far is Tecolutla from Cuernavaca by car?
About 246 miles (396 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 Tecolutla?
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 Tecolutla?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Cuernavaca to Tecolutla use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-180D and MEX-180. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Tecolutla?
Closest to the road: Cuicuilco (archaeological site, mile 35, 2 mi from the route); Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Leon Trotsky House Museum (historic house museum, mile 40, 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 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.