The Wayro route from Cholula to Orizaba is 96 miles (154 km), about 1 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Orizaba is like
MEX-150D (81 mi) and MEX-190 (4 mi) carry about 89% of the 96 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-190 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cholula to Orizaba, 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 | 12–93 | 81 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 93–96 | 3 | Veracruz |
- Mile 73 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Cholula and Orizaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 7), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 86)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 17), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 7), Casa del Deán (mile 7)
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
Casa del Deán
Built in 1563 for Tomás de la Plaza y Goes, dean of Puebla Cathedral, the Casa del Deán is a historic house in Puebla that takes its name from his post.
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.
When you get to Orizaba
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
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.
More drives to Orizaba
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From Cholula to other places in Mexico
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- Cholula to Otumba
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cholula to Orizaba?
About 1 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
How far is Orizaba from Cholula by car?
About 96 miles (154 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 Orizaba?
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 Orizaba?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Cholula to Orizaba use?
In order: MEX-190 and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cholula and Orizaba?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (railway museum, mile 7, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa del Deán (historic house museum, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 86, 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 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.