The Wayro route from Taxco to Apizaco is 160 miles (257 km), about 2 h 43 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 160 mi (257 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-94D → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-94D, MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 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 Taxco to Apizaco is like
MEX-94D (39 mi) and PUE 438D (34 mi) carry about 46% of the 160 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-94D, MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Taxco to Apizaco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 2–18 | 16 | Guerrero |
| MEX-91D | 18–34 | 16 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 34–41 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 41–80 | 39 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 80–114 | 34 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 114–125 | 11 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 125–135 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 135–146 | 11 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 146–157 | 11 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 157–160 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 21 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Taxco and Apizaco
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 7), La Malinche National Park (mile 150)
- Museums and history: Chalcatzingo (mile 80), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 125), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 130), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 148)
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
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.
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.
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.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula
The San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, also called San Gabriel Friary, is a church and friary in Cholula, part of the Puebla metropolitan area.
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
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.
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.
When you get to Apizaco
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
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From Taxco to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taxco to Apizaco?
About 2 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 160 miles.
How far is Apizaco from Taxco by car?
About 160 miles (257 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 Taxco to Apizaco?
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 Taxco to Apizaco?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Taxco to Apizaco use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-94D, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Taxco and Apizaco?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 125, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 130, 1 mi from the route); San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula (convent, mile 130, 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 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.