The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo is 216 miles (348 km), about 4 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 216 mi (348 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-175 → MEX-145 → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.6 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 Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-150D (136 mi) and MEX-145 (49 mi) carry about 86% of the 216 miles. MEX-150D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-175, MEX-145, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 1–7 | 6 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| MEX-145 | 7–56 | 49 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 56–60 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 60–196 | 136 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 196–201 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 201–206 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 206–216 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 4 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Tuxtepec and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 206)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 66), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 93), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 106), Fort Guadalupe (mile 196), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 201), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 206)
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.
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 Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
Museo Regional de Cholula
Right beside the Great Pyramid and archaeological zone of Cholula, this public museum displays collections ranging from pre-Hispanic and colonial art to contemporary and folk art.
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
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- Actopan to Huejotzingo
From Tuxtepec to other places in Mexico
- Tuxtepec to Zacatelco
- Tuxtepec to Calpulalpan
- Tuxtepec to Otumba
- Tuxtepec to Tlaltizapán
- Tuxtepec to Tepoztlán
- Tuxtepec to Tulancingo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo?
About 4 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 216 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Tuxtepec by car?
About 216 miles (348 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 Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-175, MEX-145, 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 Tuxtepec and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 115, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 206, 0.4 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.