By road, Puebla and Teúl de González Ortega are about 487 miles (784 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 25 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 487 mi (784 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 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 Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega
MEX-15D (239 mi) and MEX-M40D (140 mi) carry about 78% of the 487 miles. It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-M40D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega, 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 | 162–401 | 239 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 401–419 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 419–487 | 68 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- 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 457 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 417)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 16), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 417)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 117), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 117), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 163), Panteón de Belén (mile 414), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 417), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 418)
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
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
Basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall, the Atlantes, crown the main pyramid at Tula. Visitors can also explore a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall.
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
Once you reach 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 Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 8 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 487 miles (784 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 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 Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega?
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; Zacatecas 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 Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-150D, 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 Puebla to Teúl de González Ortega?
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); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 417, 0.4 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.