Plan on about 6 h 55 min of driving for the 372-mile (599 km) trip from Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance | 372 mi (599 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-140D → MEX-190 → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 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 Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa is like
MEX-95D (109 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 53% of the 372 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-94D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 1–7 | 6 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 8–23 | 15 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 23–26 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 26–41 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 41–52 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 52–86 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 86–124 | 38 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 124–206 | 82 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 206–212 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 212–239 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 239–240 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 240–265 | 25 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 265–284 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 284–372 | 88 | Guerrero |
- Mile 13 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 152), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 209), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 30), Historic centre of Puebla (mile 41), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 41), Chalcatzingo (mile 86), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 152), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 209), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 211), Tehuacalco (mile 237)
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Convento de Santiago Apóstol
In the town of Ocuituco, the Temple and Ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol (Templo y Exconvento de Santiago Apóstol) belongs to the UNESCO-listed group of 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, inscribed in 1994.
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
Museo Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
La Avispa is an interactive science museum in Chilpancingo, set along Federal Highway 95 and opened in 1998 as part of a state effort to promote education.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
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- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 6 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 372 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Huamantla by car?
About 372 miles (599 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 Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huamantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-140D, MEX-190, PUE 438D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-198 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huamantla and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 152, 0.0 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 209, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 211, 0.2 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.