The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios is 547 miles (880 km), about 9 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 547 mi (880 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 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 Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45D (195 mi) and MEX-45 (175 mi) carry about 68% of the 547 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 9 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 4–82 | 78 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 83–118 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 118–171 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 171–313 | 142 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 313–342 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 342–345 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 345–374 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 374–408 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 408–409 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 409–416 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 416–423 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 423–431 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 431–443 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 443–545 | 102 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 545–547 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 4 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 11 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 24 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 40 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 55 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 316 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 369 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 521 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 329), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 513)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 71), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 160), La Pona (mile 331), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 513)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 71), Celaya Cathedral (mile 183), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 329)
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.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
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From Calpulalpan to other places in Mexico
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- Calpulalpan to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios?
About 9 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 547 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Calpulalpan by car?
About 547 miles (880 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 Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios?
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 Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calpulalpan to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 329, 0.2 mi from the route); Sierra de Órganos National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 513, 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.