The Wayro route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá is 473 miles (761 km), about 8 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 473 mi (761 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 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.
How the Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá drive plays out
MEX-150D (125 mi) and MEX-187D (83 mi) carry about 44% of the 473 miles. It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 3–32 | 29 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 32–42 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 43–57 | 14 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 58–183 | 125 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 183–294 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 294–326 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 326–346 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 346–350 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 350–433 | 83 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| local roads | 433–473 | 40 | Chiapas |
- Mile 6 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 413 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Copainalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 128)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 47), La Malinche National Park (mile 60), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 128)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Puebla (mile 42), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 42), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 52), Huatusco (mile 176)
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
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
Pine, oak and fir forests cover the slopes of the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, the centerpiece of La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
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.
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 473 miles.
How far is Copainalá from Zacualpan de Amilpas by car?
About 473 miles (761 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Copainalá?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Copainalá?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (botanical garden, mile 47, 2 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 128, 0.4 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.