Cholula to Mascota is about 534 road miles (860 km): roughly 9 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 534 mi (860 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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.
Driving Cholula to Mascota: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (257 mi) and MEX-M40D (139 mi) carry about 74% of the 534 miles. It runs through 6 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Cholula to Mascota: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 1–9 | 8 | Puebla |
| local roads | 9–21 | 12 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 21–160 | 139 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 160–417 | 257 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 417–428 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 428–534 | 106 | Jalisco |
- Mile 25 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 68 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Cholula and Mascota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 441)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 25), Rayón National Park (mile 181)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 161), Guadalajara city museum (mile 410), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 441)
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Running more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba, Padre Tembleque's 16th-century water system has been on UNESCO's list since 2015. The friar built it from 1554 to 1572.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Rayón National Park
Butterfly reserve country begins at Rayón National Park, on the edge of Tlalpujahua, and extends south and west from there across the region.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
More drives to Mascota
- Guadalajara to Mascota
- Tepatitlán to Mascota
- San Juan de los Lagos to Mascota
- Jalpa to Mascota
- Zamora to Mascota
- Lagos de Moreno to Mascota
From Cholula to other places in Mexico
- Cholula to Apizaco
- Cholula to Calpulalpan
- Cholula to Otumba
- Cholula to Omitlán
- Cholula to Tepotzotlán
- Cholula to Huasca de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cholula to Mascota?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
How far is Mascota from Cholula by car?
About 534 miles (860 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 Cholula to Mascota?
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 Cholula to Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cholula to Mascota use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cholula and Mascota?
Closest to the road: Convento de Huejotzingo (convent, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 441, 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.