The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Chipilo is 98 miles (158 km), about 2 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 98 mi (158 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-119D → MEX-119 → MEX-117D → MEX-121 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 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 Huauchinango to Chipilo is like
MEX-119D (39 mi) and MEX-121 (23 mi) carry about 63% of the 98 miles. MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-119, MEX-121 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huauchinango to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-130 | 1–10 | 9 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 10–11 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 11–50 | 39 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 50–52 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 52–65 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 68–71 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-121 | 71–94 | 23 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| local roads | 94–98 | 4 | Puebla |
- Mile 9 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 14 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 65), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 65), Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 85)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 65), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 65), Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 74), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 74)
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.
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Museo Miguel N. Lira
Downtown Tlaxcala's Museo Miguel N. Lira fills the old State Printing Office, linked to the writer and poet. Visitors see his manuscripts, family photos and personal belongings, plus the original linotype machines and the press that printed his work.
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.
When you get to Chipilo
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.
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Museo Amparo
Opened in 1991 in Puebla's historic center, Museo Amparo was sponsored by the Amparo Foundation, created in 1979 by Manuel Espinosa Yglesias in honor of his wife.
More drives to Chipilo
- Apizaco to Chipilo
- Calpulalpan to Chipilo
- Pachuca to Chipilo
- Cuernavaca to Chipilo
- Tepotzotlán to Chipilo
- Actopan to Chipilo
From Huauchinango to other places in Mexico
- Huauchinango to Omitlán
- Huauchinango to Otumba
- Huauchinango to Actopan
- Huauchinango to Calpulalpan
- Huauchinango to Metztitlán
- Huauchinango to Jilotepec
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Chipilo?
About 2 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 98 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Huauchinango by car?
About 98 miles (158 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 Huauchinango to Chipilo?
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 Huauchinango to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huauchinango to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-119D, MEX-119, MEX-117D and MEX-121. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huauchinango and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 65, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 65, 0.9 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 70, 0.2 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.