The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Tulancingo is 119 miles (192 km), about 2 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-130 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 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 Tulancingo is like
MEX-132 (41 mi) and MEX-95D (19 mi) carry about 50% of the 119 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-130 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Tulancingo, 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 | 73–114 | 41 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 114–118 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 118–119 | 1 | Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Tulancingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Anahuacalli Museum (mile 38), Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 40), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 32), National Biodiversity Pavilion (mile 35), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 38), Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 40), Borda House, Mexico City (mile 44)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
National Biodiversity Pavilion
Opened in 2021 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City, the National Biodiversity Pavilion is a museum about the variety of life found across Mexico.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
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.
Borda House, Mexico City
The Borda House on Madero Street in Mexico City's historic center first belonged to Frenchman José de la Borda, one of New Spain's richest men in the 18th century, and stands out for its sculpted stone details on the ground floor.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
When you get to Tulancingo
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
More drives to Tulancingo
- Mexico City to Tulancingo
- Toluca to Tulancingo
- Cuautla to Tulancingo
- Zamora to Tulancingo
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tulancingo
- Zacatecas to Tulancingo
From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
- Cuernavaca to Valle de Bravo
- Cuernavaca to Zitácuaro
- Cuernavaca to El Oro
- Cuernavaca to Tlalpujahua
- Cuernavaca to San Juan del Río
- Cuernavaca to Amealco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Tulancingo?
About 2 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
How far is Tulancingo from Cuernavaca by car?
About 119 miles (192 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 Tulancingo?
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 Tulancingo?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Tulancingo use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-132 and MEX-130. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Tulancingo?
Closest to the road: Anahuacalli Museum (museum, mile 38, 0.4 mi from the route); Leon Trotsky House Museum (historic house museum, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 50, 0.7 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.