The Wayro route from Amealco to Ixtenco is 192 miles (309 km), about 3 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 192 mi (309 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Ixtenco is like
MEX-M40D (88 mi) and MEX-136 (48 mi) carry about 71% of the 192 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Amealco to Ixtenco, 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 | 55–143 | 88 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 144–192 | 48 | Tlaxcala |
- 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)
Stops between Amealco and Ixtenco
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 67)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 83), Teotihuacan (mile 116), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 171)
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
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.
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.
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.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
- Huejotzingo to Ixtenco
- Otumba to Ixtenco
- Pachuca to Ixtenco
- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
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 Ixtenco?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 192 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Amealco by car?
About 192 miles (309 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amealco to Ixtenco use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 66, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 67, 1 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 168, 1 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.