The Wayro route from Calvillo to Tetela de Ocampo is 443 miles (713 km), about 7 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 443 mi (713 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| 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), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-M40D (61 mi) carry about 46% of the 443 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calvillo to Tetela de Ocampo, 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 | 244–279 | 35 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 279–280 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 280–341 | 61 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 341–364 | 23 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 364–388 | 24 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 388–390 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 390–409 | 19 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 409–414 | 5 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 414–442 | 28 | Puebla |
| local roads | 442–443 | 1 | Puebla |
- 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 309 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 342 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 394 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Calvillo and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 33), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), Atlantean figures (mile 291), Huapalcalco (mile 372), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 416)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), El Cimatario National Park (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Museo Descubre (mile 33), Celaya Cathedral (mile 179), El Santo Museum (mile 370), Huapalcalco (mile 372)
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.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
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.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
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.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
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.
More drives to Tetela de Ocampo
- Calpulalpan to Tetela de Ocampo
- Cholula to Tetela de Ocampo
- Otumba to Tetela de Ocampo
- Pachuca to Tetela de Ocampo
- Atlixco to Tetela de Ocampo
- Actopan to Tetela de Ocampo
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 443 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Calvillo by car?
About 443 miles (713 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 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 Calvillo to Tetela de Ocampo?
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; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calvillo to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-45D, 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 Calvillo and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 33, 0.5 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 372, 0.4 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 416, 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.