The Wayro route from Puebla to Zacualpan de Amilpas is 47 miles (76 km), about 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 47 mi (76 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → PUE 438D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas is like
PUE 438D (28 mi) and MEX-190D (12 mi) carry about 85% of the 47 miles. MEX-190D is a toll highway (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Morelos. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Puebla to Zacualpan de Amilpas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 4–16 | 12 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 16–44 | 28 | Puebla, Morelos |
| local roads | 44–47 | 3 | Morelos |
- Mile 42 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Zacualpan de Amilpas
Tonantzintla Observatory
The Tonantzintla Observatory in Puebla was home to the National Astrophysical Observatory directed by Guillermo Haro. Its main instrument, a Schmidt camera, was a wide-field telescope built for photographing the sky.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Zacualpan de Amilpas?
About 57 min of driving without stops, over 47 miles.
How far is Zacualpan de Amilpas from Puebla by car?
About 47 miles (76 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Puebla to Zacualpan de Amilpas use?
In order: MEX-190D and PUE 438D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Zacualpan de Amilpas?
Closest to the road: Tonantzintla Observatory (observatory, mile 7, 3 mi from the route); Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (convent, mile 40, 4 mi from the route); Convento de San Juan Bautista (convent, mile 40, 6 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.