The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Malinalco is 123 miles (198 km), about 2 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → EM 6 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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.
What the drive from Huejotzingo to Malinalco is like
MEX-150D (46 mi) and EM 6 (21 mi) carry about 54% of the 123 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-150 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Malinalco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 1–8 | 7 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 8–9 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 9–55 | 46 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 55–61 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 61–62 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 62–68 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 68–73 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 73–85 | 12 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| EM 6 | 85–106 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 106–123 | 17 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 26 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 59 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Malinalco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 58), Los Pinos (mile 69), Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 69), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 80), La Marquesa National Park (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 37), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 60), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 80), La Marquesa National Park (mile 83)
- Museums and history: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 58), Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos (mile 64), Los Pinos (mile 69), Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 69)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos
The Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos is a museum in Mexico City's historic center devoted to the textiles of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Museo Casa de la Bola
The Museo Casa de la Bola is a museum in Mexico City, located in the city's Tacubaya neighborhood.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
When you get to Malinalco
Malinalco
Carved straight into the hillside above Malinalco, the Cuauhcalli is a rock-cut temple at the heart of this archaeological zone. The Mexica took the Matlatzinca town around 1476 and used it to train and consecrate elite warriors.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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From Huejotzingo to other places in Mexico
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- Huejotzingo to Omitlán
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- Huejotzingo to Jilotepec
- Huejotzingo to Valle de Bravo
- Huejotzingo to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huejotzingo to Malinalco?
About 2 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
How far is Malinalco from Huejotzingo by car?
About 123 miles (198 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 Malinalco?
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 Malinalco?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Malinalco use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and EM 6. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Malinalco?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Casa de la Bola (museum, mile 69, 0.2 mi from the route); Los Pinos (museum, mile 69, 0.8 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.