The Wayro route from San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo is 267 miles (430 km), about 4 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 267 mi (430 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-179 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-150D (137 mi) and MEX-145D (74 mi) carry about 79% of the 267 miles. MEX-145D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-179, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Veracruz, Puebla. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–15 | 15 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 15–35 | 20 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 35–36 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 36–110 | 74 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 110–247 | 137 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 247–252 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 252–257 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 257–267 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 179 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 117), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 144), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 155), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 157), Fort Guadalupe (mile 247), Museo Bello (mile 252)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo?
About 4 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 267 miles (430 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-179, MEX-145D, 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 San Andrés Tuxtla and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 155, 1 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 157, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 165, 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.