The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Tlacotalpan is 234 miles (376 km), about 4 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (129 mi) and MEX-175 (31 mi) carry about 68% of the 234 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-150, MEX-190, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Tlacotalpan, 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 | 151–203 | 52 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 203–234 | 31 | Veracruz |
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 11), 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 Bello (mile 17), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 104), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 106), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 118), Huatusco (mile 144)
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.
Museo Bello
Puebla's Museo José Luis Bello y González shows the collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son: paintings, Talavera, featherwork, furniture, porcelain, ivory, glass and metalwork from America, Europe and Asia.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
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.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
More drives to Tlacotalpan
- Puebla to Tlacotalpan
- Cholula to Tlacotalpan
- Zacatelco to Tlacotalpan
- Chiautempan to Tlacotalpan
- Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan
- Atlixco to Tlacotalpan
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 Tlacotalpan?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 234 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Huejotzingo by car?
About 234 miles (376 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 Tlacotalpan?
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 Tlacotalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla 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 Tlacotalpan use?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-190, MEX-150D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Bello (museum, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 96, 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 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.