The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Zitácuaro is 261 miles (420 km), about 4 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 261 mi (420 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.4 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 Zitácuaro is like
MEX-150D (46 mi) and MEX-129D (39 mi) carry about 33% of the 261 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Zitácuaro, 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 | 55–83 | 28 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 84–103 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 106–152 | 46 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 152–158 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 158–166 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 166–167 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 167–170 | 3 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 170–171 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 171–176 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 176–177 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 177–198 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 198–214 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 214–248 | 34 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 248–255 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 255–259 | 4 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 259–261 | 2 | Michoacán |
- Mile 47 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 169 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Zitácuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cencalli (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 66), Bicentennial Park (mile 171), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 186), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 252)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 91), Templo Mayor Museum (mile 162), Estela de Luz (mile 167), Cencalli (mile 167)
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.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Templo Mayor Museum
Opened in 1987 in Mexico City's historic center, the Templo Mayor Museum displays finds from research at the Mexica Templo Mayor archaeological zone, in a building by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Jorge Campuzano.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Zitácuaro?
About 4 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 261 miles.
How far is Zitácuaro from Teziutlán by car?
About 261 miles (420 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 Zitácuaro?
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 Zitácuaro?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Zitácuaro use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Zitácuaro?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (museum, mile 91, 1 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 167, 0.2 mi from the route); Estela de Luz (monument, mile 167, 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.