Plan on about 8 h 59 min of driving for the 496-mile (799 km) trip from Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → MEX-119 → MEX-117D → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 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 Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa
MEX-95D (108 mi) and MEX-200 (87 mi) carry about 39% of the 496 miles. It runs through 6 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-130D, MEX-132D and MEX-119D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Poza Rica and Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130 | 2–11 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 11–74 | 63 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 74–76 | 2 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 76–116 | 40 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 116–117 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 117–130 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 130–134 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 134–145 | 11 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 145–155 | 10 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| local roads | 155–176 | 21 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 176–210 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 210–249 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 249–330 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 330–337 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 337–364 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 364–365 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 365–389 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 389–409 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 409–496 | 87 | Guerrero |
- Mile 20 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 251 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 140), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 141), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 277), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 334), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 336)
- Museums and history: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 140), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 141), Cholula (mile 161), Chalcatzingo (mile 211), Xochicalco (mile 237), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 277), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 334), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 336)
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
Museo Miguel N. Lira
Downtown Tlaxcala's Museo Miguel N. Lira fills the old State Printing Office, linked to the writer and poet. Visitors see his manuscripts, family photos and personal belongings, plus the original linotype machines and the press that printed his work.
Cholula
Cholula's Great Pyramid grew in successive construction phases around an adobe core. INAH repair work on its Pocito staircase after the 2017 earthquakes turned up broken pre-Hispanic braziers and a small limestone figure of the rain god Tláloc.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 496 miles (799 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 Poza Rica 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 Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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.
What roads does the drive from Poza Rica to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132D, MEX-119D, MEX-119, MEX-117D, 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 Poza Rica and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 140, 0.3 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 277, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 336, 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.