Malinalco to Aquismón is about 283 road miles (455 km): roughly 7 h 22 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 283 mi (455 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | EM 6 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 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 Malinalco to Aquismón is like
MEX-105 (95 mi) and MEX-85 (83 mi) carry about 63% of the 283 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Malinalco to Aquismón: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| EM 6 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 39–44 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 44–51 | 7 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 51–55 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 55–60 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 60–110 | 50 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 110–118 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 118–134 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 134–137 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 137–216 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 216–240 | 24 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 240–245 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 245–278 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 278–283 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 43 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 238 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 43), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 63), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 63), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 43), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 48), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 63), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 63), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 119)
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Museo de Historia Natural
In the second section of Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental displays mounted animals, fossils, rocks, minerals, sculptures and models about life on Earth and Mexico's biodiversity.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Acueducto de Guadalupe
Built in the mid-18th century to carry drinking water from Santa María Tlalnepantla to the Villa de Guadalupe, this colonial aqueduct in northern Mexico City now stands as a historic monument.
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.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Malinalco to Aquismón?
About 7 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Malinalco by car?
About 283 miles (455 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 Malinalco to Aquismón?
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 Malinalco to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Malinalco to Aquismón?
In order: EM 6, MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85, MEX-105 and MEX-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Malinalco and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 54, 0.2 mi from the route); Acueducto de Guadalupe (monument, mile 63, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 153, 0.0 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.