The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Apatzingán is 442 miles (712 km), about 7 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 442 mi (712 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-37D → MEX-14D → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 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 Teziutlán to Apatzingán is like
MEX-M40D (120 mi) and MEX-15D (90 mi) carry about 48% of the 442 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Teziutlán to Apatzingán, 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 | 107–227 | 120 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 227–228 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 228–318 | 90 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 318–319 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 319–357 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 357–385 | 28 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 385–386 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 386–422 | 36 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 422–423 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-120 | 423–442 | 19 | Michoacán |
- 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 136 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 197 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 247 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Apatzingán
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 66), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 84), Rayón National Park (mile 249), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 79), Teotihuacan (mile 135), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 229)
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.
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.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
When you get to Apatzingán
Apatzingán Cathedral
In the city of Apatzingán, Michoacán, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a Modernist building that serves as the seat of the local Catholic diocese.
More drives to Apatzingán
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From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
- Teziutlán to Huejotzingo
- Teziutlán to Omitlán
- Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán
- Teziutlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Teziutlán to Actopan
- Teziutlán to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Apatzingán?
About 7 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 442 miles.
How far is Apatzingán from Teziutlán by car?
About 442 miles (712 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 Apatzingán?
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 Apatzingán?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Apatzingán use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Apatzingán?
Closest to the road: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 79, 2 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 183, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 229, 2 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.