The Wayro route from Actopan to Ezequiel Montes is 89 miles (144 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 89 mi (144 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-45 → HGO 30 → QRO 200 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Actopan to Ezequiel Montes is like
MEX-85 (29 mi) and MEX-45 (28 mi) carry about 64% of the 89 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-85, MEX-45, MEX-120. It runs through 2 states: Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Actopan to Ezequiel Montes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 1–30 | 29 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 30–58 | 28 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 30 | 58–66 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 66–75 | 9 | Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| QRO 200 | 75–80 | 5 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 80–89 | 9 | Querétaro |
- Mile 73 of this route: Hidalgo → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Actopan and Ezequiel Montes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of San Miguel Arcángel (mile 25), Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (mile 25), Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Huichapan (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (mile 25), Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Huichapan (mile 58), Galería Libertad (mile 80)
Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Ixmiquilpan's 16th-century Church of San Miguel Arcángel is known for its murals with religious and secular scenes, and for a design that blends European and Indigenous traditions.
Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital
In Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, the Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital works as both a museum and a cultural center.
Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Huichapan
Huichapan's archaeology and history museum displays pre-Hispanic vessels, arrowheads, a funerary offering, shell and jade necklaces, replicas of rock paintings and pieces linked to the Mezquital Valley, plus workshops, film series and performances.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Actopan to Ezequiel Montes?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 89 miles.
How far is Ezequiel Montes from Actopan by car?
About 89 miles (144 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 Actopan to Ezequiel Montes?
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 Actopan to Ezequiel Montes?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Actopan to Ezequiel Montes use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-45, HGO 30, QRO 200 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Actopan and Ezequiel Montes?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (museum, mile 25, 0.2 mi from the route); Church of San Miguel Arcángel (convent, mile 25, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Huichapan (museum, mile 58, 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.