Plan on about 7 h 47 min of driving for the 437-mile (703 km) trip from Huamantla to Ciudad Tula, before any stops.
| Total distance | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-101D → MEX-101 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-101D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 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.
Driving Huamantla to Ciudad Tula: the shape of the trip
MEX-57D (128 mi) and MEX-57 (97 mi) carry about 51% of the 437 miles. It runs through 7 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D, MEX-57D and MEX-101D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Huamantla to Ciudad Tula, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–43 | 43 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 43–130 | 87 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 130–132 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 132–218 | 86 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 219–316 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 316–358 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 358–360 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 360–380 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101D | 380–411 | 31 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101 | 411–435 | 24 | San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 435–437 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
- Mile 52 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 279 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 414 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Tamaulipas (state line)
Stops between Huamantla and Ciudad Tula
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 305)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 120), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 203), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 211), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 325)
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Running more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba, Padre Tembleque's 16th-century water system has been on UNESCO's list since 2015. The friar built it from 1554 to 1572.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
More drives to Ciudad Tula
- San Miguel de Allende to Ciudad Tula
- Guanajuato to Ciudad Tula
- Querétaro to Ciudad Tula
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula
- Pedro Escobedo to Ciudad Tula
- Calvillo to Ciudad Tula
From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
- Huamantla to Huejotzingo
- Huamantla to Otumba
- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
- Huamantla to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huamantla to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Ciudad Tula?
About 7 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
How far is Ciudad Tula from Huamantla by car?
About 437 miles (703 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 Huamantla to Ciudad Tula?
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 Huamantla to Ciudad Tula?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huamantla to Ciudad Tula?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-101D and MEX-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huamantla to Ciudad Tula?
Closest to the road: Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 69, 2 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 120, 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 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.