By road, Huejotzingo and Ciudad Tula are about 422 miles (679 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 25 min of driving.
| Total distance | 422 mi (679 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-101D → MEX-101 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-101D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
Driving Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula: the shape of the trip
MEX-57D (129 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 56% of the 422 miles. It runs through 8 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D, MEX-57D and MEX-101D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 10–116 | 106 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 116–203 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 203–301 | 98 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 301–343 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 343–345 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 345–364 | 19 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 364–365 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101D | 365–396 | 31 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101 | 396–420 | 24 | San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 420–422 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
- Mile 14 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 37 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 400 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Tamaulipas (state line)
What to see on the way from Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 15), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 290)
- Museums and history: Casa de la Corregidora (mile 188), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 195), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 310)
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Running more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba, Padre Tembleque's 16th-century water system has been on UNESCO's list since 2015. The friar built it from 1554 to 1572.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
San Luis Potosí's cathedral anchors the city's historic center, which UNESCO lists as a component of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro World Heritage Site.
More drives to Ciudad Tula
- San Miguel de Allende to Ciudad Tula
- Guanajuato to Ciudad Tula
- Querétaro to Ciudad Tula
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula
- Pedro Escobedo to Ciudad Tula
- Calvillo to Ciudad Tula
From Huejotzingo to other places in Mexico
- Huejotzingo to Otumba
- Huejotzingo to Omitlán
- Huejotzingo to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huejotzingo to Jilotepec
- Huejotzingo to Malinalco
- Huejotzingo to Valle de Bravo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula?
About 7 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 422 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula?
About 422 miles (679 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 Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula?
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 Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huejotzingo to Ciudad Tula?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-101D and MEX-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Ciudad Tula?
Closest to the road: Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 54, 2 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (sculptures, mile 105, 1 mi from the route); Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic estate, mile 195, 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 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.