The Wayro route from Huamantla to Malinalco is 157 miles (252 km), about 3 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 157 mi (252 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → EM 6 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Malinalco is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-136 (20 mi) carry about 43% of the 157 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Huamantla to Malinalco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–20 | 20 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 20–39 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 39–42 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 42–89 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 89–94 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 94–102 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 102–107 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 107–118 | 11 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 118–119 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 6 | 119–139 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 139–157 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 38 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 110 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huamantla and Malinalco
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 70), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 93), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 27), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 27), Museo Nacional de las Culturas (mile 98), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City (mile 103)
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
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.
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo Rufino Tamayo shows modern and contemporary art, including works from painter Rufino Tamayo's own collection, in a building by Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
When you get to Malinalco
Malinalco
Carved straight into the hillside above Malinalco, the Cuauhcalli is a rock-cut temple at the heart of this archaeological zone. The Mexica took the Matlatzinca town around 1476 and used it to train and consecrate elite warriors.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
- Huamantla to Huejotzingo
- Huamantla to Otumba
- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
- Huamantla to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huamantla to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Malinalco?
About 3 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 157 miles.
How far is Malinalco from Huamantla by car?
About 157 miles (252 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 Malinalco?
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 Malinalco?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Malinalco use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and EM 6. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huamantla and Malinalco?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (museum, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Tlaxcala Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City (art museum, mile 103, 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 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.