The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Xico is 66 miles (107 km), about 1 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 66 mi (107 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-131 → MEX-140D → VER 7 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.6 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 Teziutlán to Xico is like
MEX-131 (22 mi) and MEX-140D (19 mi) carry about 62% of the 66 miles. MEX-140D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-131 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Xico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-131 | 1–23 | 22 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 23–29 | 6 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 29–48 | 19 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 48–51 | 3 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 51–55 | 4 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 55–59 | 4 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 59–66 | 7 | Veracruz |
- Mile 8 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Xico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xalapa Cathedral (mile 54), Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (mile 54)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Xalapa Cathedral (mile 54), Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (mile 54)
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
Xalapa Cathedral
One of Xalapa's oldest buildings, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception mixes a baroque core with neo-Gothic touches added in 1895, and holds the remains of Bishop Rafael Guízar y Valencia.
Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
In downtown Xalapa, the Pinacoteca Diego Rivera is an art museum with a large collection of works by the muralist Diego Rivera.
When you get to Xico
Cascada de Texolo
Two waterfalls on the Matlacobatl River, Texolo with a 20-meter drop and La Monja with about 8 meters, sit roughly 3 kilometers from Xico amid cloud forest included in a Ramsar wetland site.
More drives to Xico
From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
- Teziutlán to Huejotzingo
- Teziutlán to Omitlán
- Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán
- Teziutlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Teziutlán to Actopan
- Teziutlán to Metepec
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Xico?
About 1 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 66 miles.
How far is Xico from Teziutlán by car?
About 66 miles (107 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 Teziutlán to Xico?
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 Teziutlán to Xico?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Xico use?
In order: MEX-131, MEX-140D and VER 7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Xico?
Closest to the road: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (National Park of Mexico, mile 29, 9 mi from the route); Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (art museum, mile 54, 0.6 mi from the route); Xalapa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 54, 0.7 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.