Plan on about 5 h 11 min of driving for the 315-mile (507 km) trip from Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo, before any stops.
| Total distance | 315 mi (507 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
The Coatzacoalcos–Huejotzingo drive in a few lines
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (137 mi) carry about 89% of the 315 miles. It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-185 | 2–12 | 10 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 12–13 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 13–16 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 16–158 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 158–295 | 137 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 295–300 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 300–305 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 305–315 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 227 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Coatzacoalcos and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 305)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 165), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 191), Fort Guadalupe (mile 295), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 300), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 305)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Convent Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
An early 17th-century example of Puebla Baroque, the Church of the Virgin of Carmen has two richly decorated chapels and a neoclassical altarpiece holding an image of the Virgin by sculptor José Antonio Villegas Cora.
Casa del Alfeñique
Founded in 1926, the Museo Regional Casa de Alfeñique is a museum in the city of Puebla, housed in the building known as the Casa de Alfeñique.
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
When you get to Huejotzingo
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.
More drives to Huejotzingo
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From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
- Coatzacoalcos to Orizaba
- Coatzacoalcos to Cholula
- Coatzacoalcos to Zacatelco
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- Coatzacoalcos to Atlixco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo?
About 5 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 315 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 315 miles (507 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 Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo?
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 Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo?
In order: MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (cathedral, mile 191, 2 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 305, 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.