The Wayro route from Amealco to Tetela de Ocampo is 218 miles (351 km), about 3 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 218 mi (351 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (61 mi) and MEX-57D (36 mi) carry about 44% of the 218 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amealco to Tetela 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 | 55–116 | 61 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 116–139 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 139–164 | 25 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 164–166 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 166–185 | 19 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 185–190 | 5 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 190–217 | 27 | Puebla |
| local roads | 217–218 | 1 | 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 170 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Amealco and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 191)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 67)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 66), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 83), Teotihuacan (mile 116), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 145), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 145)
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.
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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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From Amealco to other places in Mexico
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- 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
About 3 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 218 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Amealco by car?
About 218 miles (351 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 Tetela 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 Tetela 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; 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 Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-119D and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 66, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 67, 1 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 191, 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.