The Wayro route from Xalapa to Huejotzingo is 124 miles (200 km), about 2 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-140D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 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 Xalapa to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-140D (91 mi) and MEX-150 (10 mi) carry about 81% of the 124 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-150 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Xalapa to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 6–97 | 91 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 97–98 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 98–104 | 6 | Puebla |
| local roads | 104–109 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 109–114 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 114–124 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 38 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 64 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 79 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Xalapa and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Great Pyramid of Cholula (mile 114), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Cantona (mile 45), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 47), Fort Guadalupe (mile 104), Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina (mile 109), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 114)
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.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Museo de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina
Next to the Templo de Santo Domingo in downtown Puebla, the Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina shows a house and art collection donated by the Puebla philanthropist it's named for.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
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.
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 Xalapa to other places in Mexico
- Xalapa to Huamantla
- Xalapa to Apizaco
- Xalapa to Chiautempan
- Xalapa to Cholula
- Xalapa to Zacatelco
- Xalapa to Atlixco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Xalapa to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Xalapa by car?
About 124 miles (200 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 Xalapa 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 Xalapa to Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Xalapa to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-140D, 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 Xalapa and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina (museum, mile 109, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 114, 0.4 mi from the route); Great Pyramid of Cholula (pyramid, mile 114, 0.5 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.