The Wayro route from Calvillo to Tepoztlán is 386 miles (621 km), about 6 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 386 mi (621 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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 Calvillo to Tepoztlán is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-57D (74 mi) carry about 56% of the 386 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calvillo to Tepoztlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–26 | 26 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 27–33 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 33–49 | 16 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 49–191 | 142 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 191–244 | 53 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 244–318 | 74 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 318–326 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 326–345 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 345–347 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 347–378 | 31 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 378–379 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 379–383 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 383–386 | 3 | Morelos |
- Mile 46 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 246 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 279 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 299 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 330 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 363 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Calvillo and Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 33), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 291), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 336), Six Flags México (mile 341)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Museo Descubre (mile 33), Angel of Independence (mile 331), Garros Galería (mile 332), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 336), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 344)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 341)
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
Garros Galería
In Mexico City's Colonia Roma, Garros Galería is an art gallery and museum devoted entirely to cats.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
When you get to Tepoztlán
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
More drives to Tepoztlán
- Mexico City to Tepoztlán
- Metepec to Tepoztlán
- Toluca to Tepoztlán
- Atlixco to Tepoztlán
- Taxco to Tepoztlán
- Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán
From Calvillo to other places in Mexico
- Calvillo to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to Pinos
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Ajijic
- Calvillo to San Luis Soyatlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calvillo to Tepoztlán?
About 6 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Calvillo by car?
About 386 miles (621 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 Calvillo to Tepoztlán?
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 Calvillo to Tepoztlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calvillo to Tepoztlán use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calvillo and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 291, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theatre building, mile 336, 0.7 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 341, 0.8 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.