The Wayro route from Tlacotalpan to Tonatico is 365 miles (587 km), about 6 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 365 mi (587 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-190 → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 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 Tonatico is like
MEX-150D (131 mi) and MEX-145D (52 mi) carry about 50% of the 365 miles. MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-94D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-175, MEX-190, MEX-95, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlacotalpan to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-175 | 0–31 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 31–83 | 52 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 83–214 | 131 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 214–215 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 215–230 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 230–241 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 241–275 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 275–313 | 38 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 313–318 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 318–325 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 325–340 | 15 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 340–364 | 24 | Guerrero, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 364–365 | 1 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 152 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 267 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 353 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tlacotalpan and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 139), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 345)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 139), Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 224), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 90), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 128), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 230), Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 277)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
On the Ciudad Universitaria campus of BUAP in Puebla, the university botanical garden covers about 10.7 hectares and was formerly named after Ignacio Rodríguez Alconedo.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Las Pilas archaeological site
Set inside a bathing park in Jonacatepec, Las Pilas was a ceremonial center devoted to water, where inhabitants built channels to collect and store underground water for irrigation; burials were found within the channel system.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlacotalpan to Tonatico?
About 6 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Tlacotalpan by car?
About 365 miles (587 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 Tonatico?
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 Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlacotalpan to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-190, PUE 438D, MEX-94D, MEX-95 and MEX-55. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlacotalpan and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 128, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 345, 0.2 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.