The Wayro route from Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales is 511 miles (822 km), about 9 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 511 mi (822 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 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 Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (137 mi) carry about 64% of the 511 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 2–13 | 11 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 13–150 | 137 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 150–339 | 189 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 339–344 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 344–362 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 362–367 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 367–369 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 369–434 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 434–443 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 443–446 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 446–470 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 470–477 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 477–501 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 501–505 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 505–511 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 12 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 15 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 38 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 119 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 461 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Tlaxcala and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 106), Rayón National Park (mile 171), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 457)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 57), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 151), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 475), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 476)
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
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.
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.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
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.
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.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 511 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Tlaxcala by car?
About 511 miles (822 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 Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlaxcala to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxcala and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 475, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 476, 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.