The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Tlalpujahua is 256 miles (412 km), about 4 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 256 mi (412 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D |
| 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 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 Tlalpujahua is like
MEX-M40D (120 mi) and MEX-136 (52 mi) carry about 67% of the 256 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Tlalpujahua, 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 | 228–249 | 21 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| local roads | 249–256 | 7 | 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 Tlalpujahua
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 63)
- 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), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 184), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 229)
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.
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.
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.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
When you get to Tlalpujahua
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
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.
More drives to Tlalpujahua
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From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
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- Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán
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- Teziutlán to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Tlalpujahua?
About 4 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 256 miles.
How far is Tlalpujahua from Teziutlán by car?
About 256 miles (412 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 Tlalpujahua?
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 Tlalpujahua?
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 Tlalpujahua use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Tlalpujahua?
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); Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 183, 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.