The Wayro route from Huamantla to Huejotzingo is 50 miles (80 km), about 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Huamantla to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-136 (20 mi) and MEX-117D (20 mi) carry about 80% of the 50 miles. MEX-117D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huamantla to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–20 | 20 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 20–40 | 20 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 40–41 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 41–50 | 9 | Puebla |
- Mile 38 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Huamantla and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (mile 22), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 27), Teatro Xicohténcatl (mile 27), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 41)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 16), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 16), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 27)
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
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.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
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.
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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- Actopan to Huejotzingo
From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
- Huamantla to Otumba
- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
- Huamantla to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huamantla to Actopan
- Huamantla to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Huejotzingo?
About 59 min of driving without stops, over 50 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Huamantla by car?
About 50 miles (80 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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-117D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huamantla and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 22, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 27, 0.4 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 41, 0.6 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.