The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Amatitán is 428 miles (689 km), about 7 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 428 mi (689 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 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.
What the drive from Huauchinango to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (256 mi) and MEX-M40D (94 mi) carry about 82% of the 428 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huauchinango to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 32–55 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 55–149 | 94 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 149–405 | 256 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 405–428 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 404)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 170), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 404)
- Museums and history: El Santo Museum (mile 26), Tula (mile 104), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 395), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 398)
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
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.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Amatitán?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Huauchinango by car?
About 428 miles (689 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 Huauchinango to Amatitán?
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 Huauchinango to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huauchinango to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huauchinango and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 104, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 395, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 404, 0.9 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.