The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Naolinco is 132 miles (213 km), about 2 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 132 mi (213 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-140D → VER 65 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 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 Naolinco is like
MEX-140D (65 mi) and VER 65 (12 mi) carry about 58% of the 132 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-140D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-150, MEX-190 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Naolinco, 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 | 27–53 | 26 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 53–118 | 65 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 118–120 | 2 | Veracruz |
| VER 65 | 120–132 | 12 | Veracruz |
- Mile 39 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Naolinco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Great Pyramid of Cholula (mile 11), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 37), Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11), Casa del Mendrugo (mile 17), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 78), Cantona (mile 79)
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.
Casa del Mendrugo
Dating back to the early years of Puebla, founded in 1531, the Casa del Mendrugo is a historic house at 4 Sur 304 in the city's historic center.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
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.
Museo de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
More drives to Naolinco
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- Zacatelco to Naolinco
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- Cuautla to Naolinco
- Tepotzotlán to Naolinco
- Cuernavaca to Naolinco
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 Naolinco?
About 2 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 132 miles.
How far is Naolinco from Huejotzingo by car?
About 132 miles (213 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 Naolinco?
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 Naolinco?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Naolinco use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-140D and VER 65. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Naolinco?
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); Casa del Mendrugo (museum building, 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.