The Wayro route from Tehuacán to Córdoba is 57 miles (92 km), about 1 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.3 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 Tehuacán to Córdoba is like
MEX-150 (35 mi) and MEX-150D (17 mi) carry about 91% of the 57 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-150 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Veracruz. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tehuacán to Córdoba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 2–37 | 35 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 37–54 | 17 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 54–57 | 3 | Veracruz |
- Mile 23 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Tehuacán and Córdoba
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 43)
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
When you get to Córdoba
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
Teatro Pedro Díaz
In downtown Córdoba, the Teatro Pedro Díaz was built in the late 19th century by Pedro Díaz to a design by engineer A. Durán; its facade was remodeled in 1905.
More drives to Córdoba
- Puebla to Córdoba
- Cholula to Córdoba
- Mexico City to Córdoba
- Pachuca to Córdoba
- Cuernavaca to Córdoba
- Toluca to Córdoba
From Tehuacán to other places in Mexico
- Tehuacán to Huejotzingo
- Tehuacán to Tlaxcala
- Tehuacán to Calpulalpan
- Tehuacán to Otumba
- Tehuacán to Tepoztlán
- Tehuacán to Pachuca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tehuacán to Córdoba?
About 1 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 57 miles.
How far is Córdoba from Tehuacán by car?
About 57 miles (92 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 Tehuacán to Córdoba?
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 Tehuacán to Córdoba?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tehuacán to Córdoba use?
In order: MEX-150 and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tehuacán and Córdoba?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Llave (theatre building, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 43, 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.