The Wayro route from Xico to Huejotzingo is 137 miles (221 km), about 2 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 137 mi (221 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 7 → MEX-140 → 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 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Xico to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-140D (91 mi) and MEX-150 (10 mi) carry about 74% of the 137 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-140, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Xico to Huejotzingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 6–10 | 4 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 10–13 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 13–18 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 19–110 | 91 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-150D | 110–117 | 7 | Puebla |
| local roads | 117–122 | 5 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 122–127 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 127–137 | 10 | Puebla |
- Mile 51 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Xico and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín de Esculturas (mile 12), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 127), Cholula (mile 127)
- Museums and history: Jardín de Esculturas (mile 12), Cantona (mile 58), Fort Guadalupe (mile 117), Museo del Ejercito, Puebla (mile 122), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 127), Cholula (mile 127)
Jardín de Esculturas
Xalapa's Jardín de Esculturas is an open-air sculpture garden and museum displaying works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.
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.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Museo del Ejercito, Puebla
On 4 Poniente in Puebla's historic center, beside the old Belén hospital church, this museum and library honors General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Battle of Puebla and the history of the Mexican Army.
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.
Cholula
Cholula's Great Pyramid grew in successive construction phases around an adobe core. INAH repair work on its Pocito staircase after the 2017 earthquakes turned up broken pre-Hispanic braziers and a small limestone figure of the rain god Tláloc.
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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From Xico to other places in Mexico
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- Xico to San Miguel, Morelos
- Xico to Otumba
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Xico to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 137 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Xico by car?
About 137 miles (221 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 Xico 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 Xico 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 Xico to Huejotzingo use?
In order: VER 7, MEX-140, 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 Xico and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Jardín de Esculturas (museum, mile 12, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 127, 0.4 mi from the route); Cholula (archaeological site, mile 127, 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.