The Wayro route from Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan is 233 miles (375 km), about 4 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 233 mi (375 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (131 mi) and MEX-175 (29 mi) carry about 69% of the 233 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-119, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 2–17 | 15 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 17–19 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 19–150 | 131 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 150–203 | 53 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 203–232 | 29 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 232–233 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 16 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Tlaxcala and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 10), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 19), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 106), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 117), Huatusco (mile 144)
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
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.
More drives to Tlacotalpan
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From Tlaxcala to other places in Mexico
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- Tlaxcala to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan?
About 4 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 233 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Tlaxcala by car?
About 233 miles (375 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 Tlacotalpan?
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 Tlacotalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan use?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-150D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxcala and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 10, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro Llave (theatre building, mile 104, 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.