The Wayro route from Poza Rica to Huejotzingo is 163 miles (263 km), about 2 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → MEX-119 → MEX-117D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Poza Rica to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-132D (63 mi) and MEX-119D (40 mi) carry about 63% of the 163 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-119, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Poza Rica to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130 | 2–11 | 9 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 11–74 | 63 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 74–76 | 2 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 76–116 | 40 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 116–117 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 117–130 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 130–134 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 134–153 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 153–155 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 155–163 | 8 | Puebla |
- Mile 20 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Poza Rica and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 130), Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (mile 135), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 140), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 141), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 154)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 130), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 131), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 140), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 141)
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.
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.
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.
Museo Miguel N. Lira
Downtown Tlaxcala's Museo Miguel N. Lira fills the old State Printing Office, linked to the writer and poet. Visitors see his manuscripts, family photos and personal belongings, plus the original linotype machines and the press that printed his work.
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.
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.
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From Poza Rica to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poza Rica to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Poza Rica by car?
About 163 miles (263 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 Poza Rica 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 Poza Rica to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Poza Rica to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132D, MEX-119D, MEX-119, MEX-117D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Poza Rica and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 130, 0.4 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 135, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 140, 0.3 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.