The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Teúl de González Ortega is 474 miles (763 km), about 8 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 474 mi (763 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (238 mi) and MEX-M40D (139 mi) carry about 80% of the 474 miles. It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Teúl de González Ortega, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 10–149 | 139 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 149–150 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 150–388 | 238 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 388–406 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 406–473 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 473–474 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- 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 118 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 444 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 400)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 15), Rayón National Park (mile 171), Mirador Independencia Park (mile 400)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 105), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 150), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 405), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 405)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 400)
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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Once you reach Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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From Huejotzingo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huejotzingo to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 8 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 474 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huejotzingo to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 474 miles (763 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huejotzingo to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 105, 1 mi from the route); Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 400, 0.7 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (church, mile 405, 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 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.