The Wayro route from Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas is 533 miles (858 km), about 9 h 26 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-140 → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → GTO 87-0 → GTO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-180D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 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 Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas is like
MEX-140D (92 mi) and MEX-M40D (87 mi) carry about 34% of the 533 miles. MEX-180D, MEX-140D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-175, MEX-180, MEX-140, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-175 | 0–9 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 9–68 | 59 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 68–80 | 12 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 80–89 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 89–98 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 98–106 | 8 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 106–109 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 109–193 | 84 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 193–194 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 194–245 | 51 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 245–246 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 246–333 | 87 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 333–334 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 334–369 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 369–423 | 54 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 423–508 | 85 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 87-0 | 508–522 | 14 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 522–524 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 524–533 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 160 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 262 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 275 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 292 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 368 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Tlacotalpan and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 150), La Malinche National Park (mile 206), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 411)
- Museums and history: Cantona (mile 167), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 169), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 218), Teotihuacan (mile 274), Tula (mile 322), Celaya Cathedral (mile 434)
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Museo de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
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.
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.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Jalpa de Cánovas from Tlacotalpan by car?
About 533 miles (858 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 Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlacotalpan to Jalpa de Cánovas use?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-140, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, GTO 87-0 and GTO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlacotalpan and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 218, 2 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 322, 1 mi from the route); Celaya Cathedral (church building, mile 434, 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.