The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo is 92 miles (148 km), about 2 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 92 mi (148 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-142 → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-136 (33 mi) and MEX-M40D (16 mi) carry about 53% of the 92 miles. MEX-M40D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–7 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 7–9 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 9–22 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 22–31 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 31–32 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 32–65 | 33 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 65–81 | 16 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 81–83 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 83–92 | 9 | Puebla |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepeyac National Park (mile 18), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39)
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
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
- Cuernavaca to Huejotzingo
- Actopan to Huejotzingo
- Metepec to Huejotzingo
From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepotzotlán to Metepec
- Tepotzotlán to Malinalco
- Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan
- Tepotzotlán to El Oro
- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
- Tepotzotlán to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 92 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 92 miles (148 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 Tepotzotlán 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 Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico 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 Tepotzotlán to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136, 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 Tepotzotlán and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 49, 0.6 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 83, 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.