The Wayro route from Pachuca to Angangueo is 149 miles (239 km), about 2 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-126 → MICH 44 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 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 Pachuca to Angangueo is like
MEX-M40D (79 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 66% of the 149 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-126 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pachuca to Angangueo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 6–18 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 19–98 | 79 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 99–119 | 20 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| local roads | 119–126 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-126 | 126–129 | 3 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 129–140 | 11 | Michoacán |
| MICH 44 | 140–148 | 8 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 148–149 | 1 | Michoacán |
- Mile 23 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 37 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and Angangueo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Rayón National Park (mile 127)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 127)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 18), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 37), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 53), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 99), Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro (mile 125)
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.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
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.
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
When you get to Angangueo
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
More drives to Angangueo
- Jilotepec to Angangueo
- Tepotzotlán to Angangueo
- Mexico City to Angangueo
- Ezequiel Montes to Angangueo
- Actopan to Angangueo
- Tepoztlán to Angangueo
From Pachuca to other places in Mexico
- Pachuca to Jilotepec
- Pachuca to Metepec
- Pachuca to Atlatlahucan
- Pachuca to Malinalco
- Pachuca to Amealco
- Pachuca to Cuautla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to Angangueo?
About 2 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 149 miles.
How far is Angangueo from Pachuca by car?
About 149 miles (239 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 Pachuca to Angangueo?
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 Pachuca to Angangueo?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pachuca to Angangueo use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-126 and MICH 44. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Angangueo?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 53, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 53, 1 mi from the route); Rayón National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 127, 0.5 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.