The Wayro route from Cholula to Naolinco is 122 miles (197 km), about 2 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 122 mi (197 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-140D → VER 65 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Cholula to Naolinco is like
MEX-140D (65 mi) and VER 65 (12 mi) carry about 63% of the 122 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-140D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Cholula to Naolinco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 1–5 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Puebla |
| local roads | 6–10 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 10–12 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 12–17 | 5 | Puebla |
| local roads | 17–43 | 26 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 43–108 | 65 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 108–110 | 2 | Veracruz |
| VER 65 | 110–122 | 12 | Veracruz |
- Mile 29 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 36 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 42 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 51 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 77 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Cholula and Naolinco
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 27), Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Capilla del Arte (mile 7), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 68), Cantona (mile 69)
Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in the old Las Fábricas de Francia building, with a contemporary art gallery and a reading nook.
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 de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
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From Cholula to other places in Mexico
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- 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 is the drive from Cholula to Naolinco?
About 2 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 122 miles.
How far is Naolinco from Cholula by car?
About 122 miles (197 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 Naolinco?
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 Naolinco?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Cholula to Naolinco use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-140D and VER 65. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cholula and Naolinco?
Closest to the road: Capilla del Arte (museum, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Cantona (museum, mile 68, 3 mi from the route); Cantona (archaeological site, mile 69, 3 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.