The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Tuxpan, Veracruz is 226 miles (363 km), about 4 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 226 mi (363 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-130D |
| 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz is like
MEX-132D (92 mi) and MEX-132 (40 mi) carry about 58% of the 226 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Tuxpan, Veracruz, 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 |
| MEX-130D | 201–224 | 23 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 224–226 | 2 | 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Cuicuilco (mile 35), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 35), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 40), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Museo Nacional de las Culturas (mile 45), El Santo Museum (mile 120), El Tajín (mile 202)
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.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares explores the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, from Indigenous peoples to regional and social traditions.
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.
Teatro de la Ciudad
Built in 1918 as the Teatro Esperanza Iris, the Teatro de la Ciudad on Donceles Street is one of the public stages of Mexico City's historic center.
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
Housed in a colonial-era building that once served as the mint, the Museo Nacional de las Culturas in Mexico City explores the world's cultures, past and present.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
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.
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 Tuxpan, Veracruz?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 226 miles.
How far is Tuxpan, Veracruz from Cuernavaca by car?
About 226 miles (363 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 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 Cuernavaca to Tuxpan, Veracruz?
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 Tuxpan, Veracruz use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-132 and MEX-130D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Tuxpan, Veracruz?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (museum, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 76, 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.