The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Actopan is 176 miles (284 km), about 3 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 176 mi (284 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Teziutlán to Actopan is like
MEX-136 (52 mi) and MEX-129D (39 mi) carry about 52% of the 176 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-132, MEX-88 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Actopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 2–41 | 39 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 41–55 | 14 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 55–107 | 52 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 107–134 | 27 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 134–138 | 4 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 138–154 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 154–176 | 22 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 47 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 135 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Actopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 63), Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 141)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 66), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 84)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 63), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 79), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 156)
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
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.
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.
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.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Actopan?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 176 miles.
How far is Actopan from Teziutlán by car?
About 176 miles (284 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 Teziutlán to Actopan?
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 Teziutlán to Actopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Actopan use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-132 and MEX-88. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Actopan?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 63, 0.9 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 82, 1 mi from the route); Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 141, 0.5 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.