The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan is 398 miles (640 km), about 6 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 398 mi (640 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 65% of the 398 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–56 | 42 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 57–163 | 106 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 164–315 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 315–367 | 52 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 367–398 | 31 | Veracruz |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 248 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atlantean figures (mile 68), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Xochitecatl (mile 168), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 183), Casa del Mendrugo (mile 184), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 268), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 270), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 282)
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
Casa del Mendrugo
Dating back to the early years of Puebla, founded in 1531, the Casa del Mendrugo is a historic house at 4 Sur 304 in the city's historic center.
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.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
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.
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.
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From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 398 miles (640 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan?
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 Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlacotalpan use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequisquiapan and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 68, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 260, 0.5 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 270, 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.