The Wayro route from Amealco to Huasca de Ocampo is 137 miles (220 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 137 mi (220 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (46 mi) and MEX-57D (36 mi) carry about 60% of the 137 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amealco to Huasca de Ocampo, 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 | 55–101 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 102–113 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 113–121 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 121–131 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 131–137 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Amealco and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 116), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 116), La Dificultad Mine Museum (mile 127)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 67), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 116), El Chico National Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 101), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 116), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 122), La Dificultad Mine Museum (mile 127)
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco
The Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco is a theater in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
La Dificultad Mine Museum
At the La Dificultad mine in Mineral del Monte, a site museum and interpretation center tells the area's mining and hospital history, showing how the mines moved from steam power to electricity.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
- Actopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tepotzotlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mexico City to Huasca de Ocampo
- Jilotepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo
From Amealco to other places in Mexico
- Amealco to Temacapulín
- Amealco to Pinos
- Amealco to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amealco to Real de Asientos
- Amealco to Nombre de Dios
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amealco to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 137 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Amealco by car?
About 137 miles (220 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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amealco to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 116, 0.3 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 116, 0.4 mi from the route); La Dificultad Mine Museum (museum, 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.