The Wayro route from Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles is 242 miles (390 km), about 5 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 242 mi (390 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 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 Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-57 (71 mi) and MEX-120 (51 mi) carry about 50% of the 242 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 1–17 | 16 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 17–46 | 29 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 46–51 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 51–80 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 80–151 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 151–159 | 8 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 159–160 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 160–183 | 23 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 183–186 | 3 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 186–190 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 190–195 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 195–199 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 199–213 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 213–241 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 241–242 | 1 | Querétaro |
- Mile 33 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 98 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)
Stops between Oaxtepec and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Universum (mile 53), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 54), El Carmen complex (mile 58), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 60), Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 63), Cencalli (mile 64)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 54), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 60)
- Museums and history: El Tepozteco (mile 12), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 47), Universum (mile 53), El Carmen complex (mile 58), Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 63), Cencalli (mile 64), Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 84)
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
El Carmen complex
Discalced Carmelites founded this convent in San Ángel on June 29, 1615; today the former convent is a museum in the south of Mexico City.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Museo Nacional de la Cartografía
The Museo Nacional de Cartografía occupies the former church of San José of the old San Diego convent in Tacubaya, built in 1686 by the Dieguino friars.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Oaxtepec by car?
About 242 miles (390 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 Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles?
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 Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Oaxtepec to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Oaxtepec and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Universum (museum, mile 53, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (museum, mile 63, 0.3 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 64, 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.