The Wayro route from Puebla to Boca de Pascuales is 523 miles (841 km), about 9 h 31 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 523 mi (841 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 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 Puebla to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-M40D (140 mi) carry about 63% of the 523 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Puebla to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 4–22 | 18 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 22–162 | 140 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 162–350 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 350–355 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 355–373 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 373–379 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 379–381 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 381–446 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 446–455 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 455–458 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 458–482 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 482–489 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 489–513 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 513–517 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 517–523 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 27 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 50 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 131 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 404 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 183), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 468)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 17), Xochitecatl (mile 18), Tula (mile 117), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 117), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 487), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 487)
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
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From Puebla to other places in Mexico
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- Puebla to Cuautla
- Puebla to Otumba
- Puebla to Atlatlahucan
- Puebla to Cuernavaca
- Puebla to Omitlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Puebla by car?
About 523 miles (841 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 Puebla to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Puebla to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Puebla to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 487, 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.