Huamantla to Rioverde is about 388 road miles (625 km): roughly 7 h 31 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 22 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 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 Huamantla to Rioverde is like
MEX-57 (92 mi) and MEX-M40D (87 mi) carry about 46% of the 388 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-57D. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Huamantla to Rioverde: the road sequence
| 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 | 219–311 | 92 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 22 | 311–323 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 323–386 | 63 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 386–388 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Huamantla and Rioverde
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 305), El Potosí National Park (mile 362)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 16), Tula (mile 120), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 203), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 211)
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.
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
At Tepeyahualco, the tallest arcade of this 16th-century water system rises almost 40 meters. Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque built it between 1554 and 1572.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Baroque churches and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line the streets of Querétaro's historic center, along with the city's landmark aqueduct.
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
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Rioverde?
About 7 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Rioverde from Huamantla by car?
About 388 miles (625 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 Rioverde?
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 Rioverde?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Rioverde use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 22 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huamantla to Rioverde?
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); Tula (archaeological site, 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.