The Wayro route from Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo is 90 miles (145 km), about 2 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 90 mi (145 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 148 → MEX-119D → MEX-132D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-119D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo is like
PUE 148 (28 mi) and MEX-132D (19 mi) carry about 52% of the 90 miles. MEX-119D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Hidalgo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 1–29 | 28 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 29–34 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 34–52 | 18 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 54–73 | 19 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 73–90 | 17 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 49 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 27), Huapalcalco (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Huapalcalco (mile 71), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 73)
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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From Tetela de Ocampo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 90 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Tetela de Ocampo by car?
About 90 miles (145 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 Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: PUE 148, MEX-119D and MEX-132D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 27, 0.7 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 71, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Ferrocarril (railway museum, mile 73, 2 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.