The Wayro route from Amealco to Tlacotalpan is 396 miles (637 km), about 6 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 396 mi (637 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 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 Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (107 mi) carry about 65% of the 396 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-175 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amealco to Tlacotalpan, 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 | 162–313 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 313–365 | 52 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 365–366 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 366–396 | 30 | Veracruz |
- 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)
- Mile 246 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Amealco and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 66), Teotihuacan (mile 116), Cacaxtla (mile 167), Museo Bello (mile 182), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 267), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 268)
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
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.
Museo Bello
Puebla's Museo José Luis Bello y González shows the collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son: paintings, Talavera, featherwork, furniture, porcelain, ivory, glass and metalwork from America, Europe and Asia.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Teatro Pedro Díaz
In downtown Córdoba, the Teatro Pedro Díaz was built in the late 19th century by Pedro Díaz to a design by engineer A. Durán; its facade was remodeled in 1905.
More drives to Tlacotalpan
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- Cholula to Tlacotalpan
- Zacatelco to Tlacotalpan
- Chiautempan to Tlacotalpan
- Tlaxcala to Tlacotalpan
- Huejotzingo to Tlacotalpan
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 Tlacotalpan?
About 6 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 396 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Amealco by car?
About 396 miles (637 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 Tlacotalpan?
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 Tlacotalpan?
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; Veracruz 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 Tlacotalpan use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 258, 0.5 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 267, 1 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 268, 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.