The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Ixtenco is 106 miles (171 km), about 2 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 106 mi (171 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-113 → MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-190D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 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 Tlayacapan to Ixtenco is like
PUE 438D (35 mi) and MEX-160 (16 mi) carry about 48% of the 106 miles. MEX-190D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-113, MEX-160, MEX-190 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tlayacapan to Ixtenco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-113 | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 4–5 | 1 | Morelos |
| local roads | 5–9 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 10–26 | 16 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 26–61 | 35 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 61–71 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 71–86 | 15 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | Puebla |
| local roads | 88–106 | 18 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 35 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Tlayacapan and Ixtenco
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 78), La Malinche National Park (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 12), Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 25), Chalcatzingo (mile 26), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 71), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 81)
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
In this 18th-century house in Cuautla, José María Morelos lived during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla. Its INAH galleries trace regional history through Morelos and Emiliano Zapata and display "El Niño," his first cannon, a gift from the Galeana family.
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.
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
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.
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.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
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.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
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- Mexico City to Ixtenco
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- Actopan to Ixtenco
From Tlayacapan to other places in Mexico
- Tlayacapan to Malinalco
- Tlayacapan to Tonatico
- Tlayacapan to Omitlán
- Tlayacapan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tlayacapan to El Oro
- Tlayacapan to Tetela de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlayacapan to Ixtenco?
About 2 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 106 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Tlayacapan by car?
About 106 miles (171 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 Tlayacapan to Ixtenco?
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 Tlayacapan to Ixtenco?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlayacapan to Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-113, MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D and MEX-190. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlayacapan and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Chalcatzingo (archaeological site, mile 26, 2 mi from the route); International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (botanical garden, mile 78, 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.