The Wayro route from Amealco to Chipilo is 188 miles (302 km), about 3 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 188 mi (302 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 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 Amealco to Chipilo is like
MEX-M40D (107 mi) and MEX-57D (36 mi) carry about 76% of the 188 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amealco to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRO 300 | 0–9 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 10–19 | 9 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 19–55 | 36 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 55–162 | 107 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 162–180 | 18 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 180–184 | 4 | Puebla |
| local roads | 184–188 | 4 | Puebla |
- Mile 21 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 115 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 127 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Amealco and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Constancia Mexicana (mile 179)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 66), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 66), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 83), Xochitecatl (mile 167), Cacaxtla (mile 167), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 179)
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
When you get to Chipilo
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Convent Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
An early 17th-century example of Puebla Baroque, the Church of the Virgin of Carmen has two richly decorated chapels and a neoclassical altarpiece holding an image of the Virgin by sculptor José Antonio Villegas Cora.
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From Amealco to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amealco to Chipilo?
About 3 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Amealco by car?
About 188 miles (302 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 Amealco to Chipilo?
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 Amealco to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Amealco to Chipilo use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 66, 1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 162, 1 mi from the route); La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 179, 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.