The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Huejotzingo is 231 miles (371 km), about 4 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 231 mi (371 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-61 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 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.
What the drive from Salvatierra to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-M40D (137 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 77% of the 231 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salvatierra to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 1–20 | 19 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-61 | 21–42 | 21 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 42–83 | 41 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 83–220 | 137 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 220–222 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 222–231 | 9 | Puebla |
- Mile 39 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 144 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 195 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 218 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Salvatierra and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 127), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 222)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 61), Tula National Park (mile 127), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 43), Tula (mile 127), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 143), Teotihuacan (mile 176)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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.
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.
More drives to Huejotzingo
- Cuautla to Huejotzingo
- Mexico City to Huejotzingo
- Pachuca to Huejotzingo
- Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo
- Cuernavaca to Huejotzingo
- Actopan to Huejotzingo
From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
- Salvatierra to Temacapulín
- Salvatierra to Pinos
- Salvatierra to Calvillo
- Salvatierra to Real de Asientos
- Salvatierra to Amatitán
- Salvatierra to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Huejotzingo?
About 4 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 231 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Salvatierra by car?
About 231 miles (371 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Salvatierra to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salvatierra and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 222, 0.6 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.