The Wayro route from Malinalco to Real de Asientos is 364 miles (585 km), about 7 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 364 mi (585 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A10D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 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 Real de Asientos is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (52 mi) carry about 53% of the 364 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-45, MEX-71, MEX-39 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Malinalco to Real de Asientos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–34 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 34–45 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 45–74 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 74–76 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 76–85 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 86–116 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 116–168 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 168–309 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 309–339 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 339–342 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 342–343 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 343–350 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 350–355 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 355–363 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 363–364 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 114 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 313 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Malinalco and Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 75), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 327)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 24), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 35), Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos (mile 39), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 156)
- Museums and history: Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 35), Toluca Cathedral (mile 35), Calixtlahuaca (mile 40), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 75), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 327)
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos
This Toluca park, one of the State of Mexico's protected natural areas, is home to more than 500 species of plants and animals. Families come for the axolotl center, bat house, small farm and jogging track.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
José Guadalupe Posada Museum
Aguascalientes is the birthplace of printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, and this museum shows the original signed printing plates he used to create his graphic images.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Malinalco to Real de Asientos?
About 7 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
How far is Real de Asientos from Malinalco by car?
About 364 miles (585 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 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 Malinalco to Real de Asientos?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Malinalco to Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, 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 Malinalco and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: Toluca Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 35, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 75, 0.1 mi from the route); José Guadalupe Posada Museum (museum, mile 327, 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.