The Wayro route from Tehuacán to Huejotzingo is 98 miles (158 km), about 1 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 98 mi (158 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-135D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-135D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tehuacán to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-150D (49 mi) and MEX-135D (25 mi) carry about 76% of the 98 miles. MEX-135D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-150 is a free federal road (libre). Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tehuacán to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 4–29 | 25 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 29–78 | 49 | Puebla |
| local roads | 78–83 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 83–88 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 88–98 | 10 | Puebla |
Stops between Tehuacán and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 88), Cholula (mile 88)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Fort Guadalupe (mile 78), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 83), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 88), Cholula (mile 88)
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.
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
Cholula
Cholula's Great Pyramid grew in successive construction phases around an adobe core. INAH repair work on its Pocito staircase after the 2017 earthquakes turned up broken pre-Hispanic braziers and a small limestone figure of the rain god Tláloc.
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 Tehuacán to other places in Mexico
- Tehuacán to Córdoba
- Tehuacán to Tlaxcala
- Tehuacán to Calpulalpan
- Tehuacán to Otumba
- Tehuacán to Tepoztlán
- Tehuacán to Pachuca
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tehuacán to Huejotzingo?
About 1 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 98 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Tehuacán by car?
About 98 miles (158 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 Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tehuacán to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-135D, 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 Tehuacán and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Casa del Alfeñique (museum, mile 83, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 88, 0.3 mi from the route); Cholula (archaeological site, mile 88, 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.