The Wayro route from Orizaba to Huejotzingo is 111 miles (179 km), about 2 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 111 mi (179 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.4 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 Orizaba to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-150D (88 mi) and MEX-150 (10 mi) carry about 88% of the 111 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-150 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Puebla. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Orizaba to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–91 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 91–96 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 96–101 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 101–111 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 23 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Orizaba and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 9), Great Pyramid of Cholula (mile 101), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 9), La Malinche National Park (mile 84)
- Museums and history: Fort Guadalupe (mile 91), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 96), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 101)
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.
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.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Casa del Alfeñique
Founded in 1926, the Museo Regional Casa de Alfeñique is a museum in the city of Puebla, housed in the building known as the Casa de Alfeñique.
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.
When you get to Huejotzingo
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
More drives to Huejotzingo
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- Actopan to Huejotzingo
From Orizaba to other places in Mexico
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- Orizaba to Apizaco
- Orizaba to Chiautempan
- Orizaba to Tlaxcala
- Orizaba to Calpulalpan
- Orizaba to Ocuituco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Orizaba to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Orizaba by car?
About 111 miles (179 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 Orizaba to Huejotzingo?
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 Orizaba to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Orizaba to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-150D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Orizaba and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 101, 0.4 mi from the route); Great Pyramid of Cholula (pyramid, mile 101, 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.