The Wayro route from Ixtepec to Amealco is 559 miles (899 km), about 9 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 559 mi (899 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185D → MEX-185 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-185D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.4 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.
How the Ixtepec to Amealco drive plays out
MEX-150D (157 mi) and MEX-145D (118 mi) carry about 49% of the 559 miles. It runs through 7 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-185D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ixtepec to Amealco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 2–16 | 14 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 17–39 | 22 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 44–61 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 61–64 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 64–122 | 58 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 122–123 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 123–241 | 118 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 241–398 | 157 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 398–504 | 106 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 504–505 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 505–540 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 540–549 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 549–551 | 2 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 551–559 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 81 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 403 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 426 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 433 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 446 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 462 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 477 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 506 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 539 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
What to see on the way from Ixtepec to Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 296)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 296), La Malinche National Park (mile 370)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 248), Casa del Alfeñique (mile 378), Cacaxtla (mile 393)
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Casa del Alfeñique
Founded in 1926, the Museo Regional Casa de Alfeñique is a museum in the city of Puebla, housed in the building known as the Casa de Alfeñique.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ixtepec to Amealco?
About 9 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
How far is Amealco from Ixtepec by car?
About 559 miles (899 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 Ixtepec to Amealco?
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 Ixtepec to Amealco?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ixtepec to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-185D, MEX-185, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ixtepec and Amealco?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 296, 0.5 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 398, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 442, 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 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.