The Wayro route from Cuetzalan to Temacapulín is 475 miles (765 km), about 8 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 575 → MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| 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), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 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 Cuetzalan to Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (114 mi) and MEX-M40D (88 mi) carry about 43% of the 475 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuetzalan to Temacapulín, 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 | 213–248 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 248–301 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 301–415 | 114 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 415–429 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 429–455 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 455–459 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 459–475 | 16 | Jalisco |
- 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 289 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 398 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Cuetzalan and Temacapulín
- 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), El Cimatario National Park (mile 284)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 81), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 98), Teotihuacan (mile 153), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 201), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 435), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 442)
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.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
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.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuetzalan to Temacapulín?
About 8 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Cuetzalan by car?
About 475 miles (765 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuetzalan to Temacapulín use?
In order: PUE 575, MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuetzalan and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 81, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 98, 2 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, 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.