The Wayro route from El Oro to Chipilo is 190 miles (306 km), about 3 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 190 mi (306 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | EM 5 → MEX-561 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 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 El Oro to Chipilo is like
MEX-M40D (139 mi) and MEX-150D (19 mi) carry about 83% of the 190 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-561 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Oro to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| EM 5 | 0–8 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-561 | 8–12 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 12–24 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 24–163 | 139 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 164–183 | 19 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 183–186 | 3 | Puebla |
| local roads | 186–190 | 4 | Puebla |
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 100 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between El Oro and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 69), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 69)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 23), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 68), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 85), Cacaxtla (mile 169), Xochitecatl (mile 169), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 181)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
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.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
When you get to Chipilo
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Convent Church of San Francisco, Puebla
The Convent Church of San Francisco is a historic church that you'll find in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
More drives to Chipilo
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From El Oro to other places in Mexico
- El Oro to Mineral de Pozos
- El Oro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- El Oro to Real de Asientos
- El Oro to Omitlán
- El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo
- El Oro to Metztitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Oro to Chipilo?
About 3 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Chipilo from El Oro by car?
About 190 miles (306 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 El Oro to Chipilo?
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 El Oro to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 El Oro to Chipilo use?
In order: EM 5, MEX-561, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between El Oro and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 68, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 181, 0.4 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.