The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Ixtenco is 45 miles (73 km), about 1 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 45 mi (73 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-190 → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Huejotzingo to Ixtenco is like
MEX-150 (9 mi) and MEX-190 (5 mi) carry about 31% of the 45 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-150, MEX-190 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Ixtenco, 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 | 22–27 | 5 | Puebla |
| local roads | 27–45 | 18 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 39 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Ixtenco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula (mile 10), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11), Capilla del Arte (mile 17)
San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula
The San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, also called San Gabriel Friary, is a church and friary in Cholula, part of the Puebla metropolitan area.
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.
Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in the old Las Fábricas de Francia building, with a contemporary art gallery and a reading nook.
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 Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
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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 Ixtenco?
About 1 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 45 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Huejotzingo by car?
About 45 miles (73 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla 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 Huejotzingo to Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-190 and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula (convent, mile 10, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Capilla del Arte (museum, mile 17, 1 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.