The Wayro route from Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan is 275 miles (443 km), about 6 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 275 mi (443 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-102 → MEX-105 → MEX-88 → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 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.
On the road from Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-85 (65 mi) carry about 58% of the 275 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-117D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 2–67 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 67–71 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 71–96 | 25 | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 96–175 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 175–179 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 179–194 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 194–198 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 198–213 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 213–214 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 214–217 | 3 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 217–245 | 28 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 245–268 | 23 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 268–275 | 7 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 75 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Chiautempan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 139), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 159), Museo Casa Grande (mile 188), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 159), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 139), Museo Casa Grande (mile 188), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 194), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 268)
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta is a regional museum in the town of Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Museo Casa Grande
The Museo Casa Grande is a museum in Mineral del Monte, in the state of Hidalgo, run by the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Arriving in Chiautempan
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
More drives to Chiautempan
- Atlixco to Chiautempan
- Cuautla to Chiautempan
- Toluca to Chiautempan
- Cuernavaca to Chiautempan
- Zitácuaro to Chiautempan
- Celaya to Chiautempan
From Ciudad Valles to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Valles to Tecolutla
- Ciudad Valles to Pedro Escobedo
- Ciudad Valles to Otumba
- Ciudad Valles to Cuetzalan
- Ciudad Valles to Tlaxcala
- Ciudad Valles to Zacatelco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan?
About 6 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 275 miles.
How far is Chiautempan from Ciudad Valles by car?
About 275 miles (443 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 Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan?
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 Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-102, MEX-105, MEX-88, MEX-132, MEX-M40D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Valles and Chiautempan?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 159, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 198, 0.7 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.