The Wayro route from Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos is 334 miles (538 km), about 6 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 334 mi (538 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 575 → MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 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 Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-M40D (88 mi) and MEX-57D (87 mi) carry about 52% of the 334 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 575 | 1–32 | 31 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 32–34 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 34–59 | 25 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 59–73 | 14 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 73–125 | 52 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 125–213 | 88 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 213–300 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 300–321 | 21 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 321–325 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 325–334 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 65 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 154 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 247 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 307 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Cuetzalan and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 85), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 100)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 81), Teotihuacan (mile 153), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 292)
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
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.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos?
About 6 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Cuetzalan by car?
About 334 miles (538 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 Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuetzalan to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: PUE 575, MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuetzalan and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 81, 0.9 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 100, 1 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 201, 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.