The Wayro route from Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa is 508 miles (817 km), about 9 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 508 mi (817 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-129 → MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-190 → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 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.
On the road from Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa
MEX-95D (108 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 39% of the 508 miles. It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-129D and MEX-140D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-180 | 0–7 | 7 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 7–37 | 30 | Veracruz |
| MEX-129 | 37–80 | 43 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 81–120 | 39 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 120–158 | 38 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 158–161 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 161–176 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 176–187 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 187–221 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 221–260 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 260–341 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 341–347 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 347–374 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 374–376 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 376–400 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 400–419 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 419–507 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 507–508 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 73 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 141 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 262 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teziutlán Cathedral (mile 80), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 287), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 344), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 346)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 150)
- Museums and history: Teziutlán Cathedral (mile 80), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 167), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 176), Chalcatzingo (mile 221), Xochicalco (mile 248), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 287), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 344), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 346)
Teziutlán Cathedral
The Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) is a Catholic church located in the city of Teziutlán, Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 9 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Papantla by car?
About 508 miles (817 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 Papantla 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 Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-129, MEX-129D, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Papantla to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Teziutlán Cathedral (cathedral, mile 80, 0.4 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 287, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 346, 0.1 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.