The Wayro route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Tetela de Ocampo is 138 miles (222 km), about 2 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-119 (32 mi) and PUE 438D (29 mi) carry about 44% of the 138 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Tetela de Ocampo, road by road
| 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 | 43–53 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 53–64 | 11 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 64–74 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 74–77 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 77–109 | 32 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 109–137 | 28 | Puebla |
| local roads | 137–138 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 6 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 57), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 77), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 111)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 57), La Malinche National Park (mile 67)
- Museums and history: International Museum of the Baroque (mile 43), Cholula (mile 48), Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 66), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 77)
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.
Tonantzintla Observatory
The Tonantzintla Observatory in Puebla was home to the National Astrophysical Observatory directed by Guillermo Haro. Its main instrument, a Schmidt camera, was a wide-field telescope built for photographing the sky.
Cholula
Cholula's Great Pyramid grew in successive construction phases around an adobe core. INAH repair work on its Pocito staircase after the 2017 earthquakes turned up broken pre-Hispanic braziers and a small limestone figure of the rain god Tláloc.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
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.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 138 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Zacualpan de Amilpas by car?
About 138 miles (222 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 57, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 77, 0.9 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 111, 0.8 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.