The Wayro route from Calvillo to Tlaxco is 393 miles (632 km), about 6 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 393 mi (632 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D |
| 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), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 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 Tlaxco is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 56% of the 393 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calvillo to Tlaxco, 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 | 280–359 | 79 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 359–393 | 34 | Hidalgo, Tlaxcala |
- 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 352 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 379 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Calvillo and Tlaxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 33), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 33), Atlantean figures (mile 291), Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 368)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Museo Descubre (mile 33), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 33), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 291), Teotihuacan (mile 340), Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 368)
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.
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.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan
Set in Apan's old train station on the former Mexico City–Veracruz line, this railroad museum preserves the town's history.
More drives to Tlaxco
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- Huejotzingo to Tlaxco
- Pachuca to Tlaxco
- Mexico City to Tlaxco
- Actopan to Tlaxco
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 Tlaxco?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 393 miles.
How far is Tlaxco from Calvillo by car?
About 393 miles (632 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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco?
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; Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxco use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D and MEX-M40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calvillo and Tlaxco?
Closest to the road: Museo Descubre (museum, mile 33, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 33, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (museum, mile 368, 0.1 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.