The Wayro route from Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos is 401 miles (645 km), about 6 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 401 mi (645 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 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 Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 62% of the 401 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-71, MEX-39 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 10–116 | 106 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 116–152 | 36 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 152–204 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 204–346 | 142 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 346–375 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 375–379 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 379–380 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 380–386 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 386–392 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 392–400 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 400–401 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 14 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 37 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 74 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 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 192 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Huejotzingo and Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 364), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 364)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 15), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 193)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 56), Tula (mile 105), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 105), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 364), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 364)
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
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.
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.
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.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
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From Huejotzingo to other places in Mexico
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- Huejotzingo to Malinalco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
How far is Real de Asientos from Huejotzingo by car?
About 401 miles (645 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 Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos?
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 Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huejotzingo to Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-71, AGS 9 and MEX-39. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huejotzingo and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 105, 1 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 364, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 364, 0.2 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.