The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Tlacotalpan is 295 miles (474 km), about 5 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 295 mi (474 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-113 → MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (125 mi) and PUE 438D (35 mi) carry about 54% of the 295 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-113, MEX-160, MEX-190, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlayacapan to Tlacotalpan, 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 | 86–87 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 87–212 | 125 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 212–264 | 52 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 264–265 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 265–295 | 30 | Veracruz |
- Mile 35 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Tlayacapan and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 157)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 88), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 157)
- Museums and history: Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 81), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 167), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 179)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlayacapan to Tlacotalpan?
About 5 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Tlayacapan by car?
About 295 miles (474 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 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 Tlayacapan to Tlacotalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Tlayacapan to Tlacotalpan use?
In order: MEX-113, MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, 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 Tlayacapan and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 157, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro Llave (theatre building, mile 165, 1 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 167, 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.