By road, Huejotzingo and Copainalá are about 441 miles (710 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 59 min of driving.
| Total distance | 441 mi (710 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 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 Copainalá: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (129 mi) and MEX-187D (83 mi) carry about 48% of the 441 miles. It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Copainalá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 1–10 | 9 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 10–15 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 15–16 | 1 | Puebla |
| local roads | 16–20 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 20–22 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 22–151 | 129 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 151–262 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 262–293 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 293–314 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 314–318 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 318–401 | 83 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| local roads | 401–441 | 40 | Chiapas |
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 387 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Copainalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Great Pyramid of Cholula (mile 11), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 17), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 96)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 17), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 106), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 118)
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Museo Regional de Cholula
Right beside the Great Pyramid and archaeological zone of Cholula, this public museum displays collections ranging from pre-Hispanic and colonial art to contemporary and folk art.
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.
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.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
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- Huejotzingo to Malinalco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huejotzingo to Copainalá?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huejotzingo to Copainalá?
About 441 miles (710 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 Copainalá?
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 Copainalá?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huejotzingo to Copainalá use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Copainalá?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Great Pyramid of Cholula (pyramid, mile 11, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (railway museum, mile 17, 0.5 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.