By road, Huamantla and Teúl de González Ortega are about 490 miles (788 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 36 min of driving.
| Total distance | 490 mi (788 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
On the road from Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega
MEX-15D (238 mi) and MEX-M40D (121 mi) carry about 73% of the 490 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-15D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–43 | 43 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 43–164 | 121 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 164–165 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 165–403 | 238 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 403–421 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 421–488 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 488–490 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 52 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 183 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 351 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 415)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 16), Tula (mile 120), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 165), Panteón de Belén (mile 416), Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (mile 420)
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.
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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Dedicated to Divine Providence, the cathedral in Atlacomulco is the principal Catholic church in town and the seat of the local diocese.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika
The Museo de Arte Huichol Wixárika is a public museum where visitors can see a permanent exhibition of Huichol art.
When you get to Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 490 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Huamantla by car?
About 490 miles (788 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huamantla to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 120, 1 mi from the route); Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (museum, mile 420, 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 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.