The Wayro route from Tehuacán to Tlaxcala is 99 miles (160 km), about 1 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 99 mi (160 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-135D → MEX-150D → MEX-119D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tlaxcala is like
MEX-150D (56 mi) and MEX-135D (25 mi) carry about 82% of the 99 miles. MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tehuacán to Tlaxcala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 4–29 | 25 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 29–85 | 56 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 86–96 | 10 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 96–99 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 88 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Tehuacán and Tlaxcala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 89)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 71), Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina (mile 79)
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.
Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina
Next to the Templo de Santo Domingo in downtown Puebla, the Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina shows a house and art collection donated by the Puebla philanthropist it's named for.
Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla
The Teatro de la Ciudad is a performance venue on the Portal Hidalgo, in the historic center of the city of Puebla.
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.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
When you get to Tlaxcala
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
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.
More drives to Tlaxcala
- Cuautla to Tlaxcala
- Toluca to Tlaxcala
- Cuernavaca to Tlaxcala
- San Juan del Río to Tlaxcala
- Zitácuaro to Tlaxcala
- San Miguel de Allende to Tlaxcala
From Tehuacán to other places in Mexico
- Tehuacán to Córdoba
- Tehuacán to Huejotzingo
- Tehuacán to Calpulalpan
- Tehuacán to Otumba
- Tehuacán to Tepoztlán
- Tehuacán to Pachuca
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tehuacán to Tlaxcala?
About 1 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 99 miles.
How far is Tlaxcala from Tehuacán by car?
About 99 miles (160 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 Tlaxcala?
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 Tlaxcala?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tehuacán to Tlaxcala use?
In order: MEX-135D, MEX-150D and MEX-119D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tehuacán and Tlaxcala?
Closest to the road: Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina (museum, mile 79, 3 mi from the route); Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla (theatre building, mile 79, 3 mi from the route); Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 89, 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 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.