The Wayro route from Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín is 343 miles (552 km), about 6 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 343 mi (552 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-105 → MEX-85 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 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 Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (114 mi) and MEX-47D (53 mi) carry about 49% of the 343 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 6–15 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 15–22 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 22–33 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 33–34 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 34–80 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 81–116 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 116–169 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 169–283 | 114 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 283–297 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 297–323 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 323–326 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 326–343 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 39 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 115 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 266 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Huasca de Ocampo and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Hiloche (mile 11), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 16), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 16), Museo El Rehilete (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: El Chico National Park (mile 11), El Hiloche (mile 11), Tula National Park (mile 69), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 157)
- Museums and history: Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 16), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 16), Museo El Rehilete (mile 20), Celaya Cathedral (mile 181), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 310)
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
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.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Huasca de Ocampo to other places in Mexico
- Huasca de Ocampo to Pacanda
- Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales
- Huasca de Ocampo to Chacala
- Huasca de Ocampo to Barra de Potosí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín?
About 6 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 343 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Huasca de Ocampo by car?
About 343 miles (552 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 Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín?
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 Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huasca de Ocampo and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Monumental Clock of Pachuca (monument, mile 16, 0.1 mi from the route); Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (basilica, mile 16, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 20, 0.3 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.