The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo is 230 miles (370 km), about 4 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 230 mi (370 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 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 Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (61 mi) and MEX-57D (43 mi) carry about 45% of the 230 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–23 | 22 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 23–66 | 43 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 66–127 | 61 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 127–150 | 23 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 150–175 | 25 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 175–177 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 177–196 | 19 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 196–201 | 5 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 201–229 | 28 | Puebla |
| local roads | 229–230 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 33 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 96 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 181 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería Libertad (mile 11), Huapalcalco (mile 159), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Galería Libertad (mile 11), Tula (mile 78), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 78), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 94), Teotihuacan (mile 127), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 157), Huapalcalco (mile 159)
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
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
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
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.
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From Ezequiel Montes to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 4 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 230 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 230 miles (370 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 Ezequiel Montes 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 Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Ezequiel Montes to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-120, 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 Ezequiel Montes and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 159, 0.3 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 203, 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 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.