The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Teúl de González Ortega is 553 miles (890 km), about 9 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 553 mi (890 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
Driving Teziutlán to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (239 mi) and MEX-M40D (120 mi) carry about 65% of the 553 miles. It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-129D, MEX-140D and MEX-M40D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teziutlán to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 228–467 | 239 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 467–485 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 485–552 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 552–553 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- 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)
- Mile 414 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 523 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Teziutlán to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 63), Guadalajara Zoo (mile 478), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 483)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 249), Mirador Independencia Park (mile 479), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 483)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 63), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 229), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 483), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 484)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 478)
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.
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Arriving in Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teziutlán to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 553 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Teziutlán by car?
About 553 miles (890 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas 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 Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 63, 0.9 mi from the route); Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 478, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 483, 0.3 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.