The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Tlaxco is 50 miles (80 km), about 1 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-119 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Tlaxco is like
MEX-117D (19 mi) and MEX-119 (15 mi) carry about 68% of the 50 miles. MEX-117D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-119 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Tlaxco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 10–12 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-117D | 12–31 | 19 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 31–34 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 34–49 | 15 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 49–50 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 14 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Tlaxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 24), Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (mile 30), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 24), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 24), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 34), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 34)
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
More drives to Tlaxco
- Puebla to Tlaxco
- Cholula to Tlaxco
- Pachuca to Tlaxco
- Mexico City to Tlaxco
- Actopan to Tlaxco
- Tepotzotlán to Tlaxco
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 Tlaxco?
About 1 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 50 miles.
How far is Tlaxco from Huejotzingo by car?
About 50 miles (80 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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco use?
In order: MEX-117D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Tlaxco?
Closest to the road: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 24, 0.2 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 34, 0.4 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.