Plan on about 5 h 25 min of driving for the 205-mile (330 km) trip from Pachuca to Tamuín, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-105 → MEX-102 → MEX-85 → MEX-70D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Pachuca to Tamuín drive plays out
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-85 (57 mi) carry about 74% of the 205 miles. It runs through 2 states: Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pachuca to Tamuín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 1–17 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 17–21 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 21–99 | 78 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 99–124 | 25 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 124–129 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 129–186 | 57 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 186–187 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 187–201 | 14 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 201–205 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 122 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Pachuca and Tamuín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (mile 20), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 37), Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 57)
- Nature and outdoors: Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla (mile 14), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 57), Tamtoc (mile 196)
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
Templo y exconvento de San Agustín
Founded in 1536 and built between 1542 and 1562, the Augustinian church and former convent of San Agustín in Atotonilco el Grande has a Plateresque design and frescoes.
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.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta is a regional museum in the town of Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Tamtoc
Tamtoc, also called Tamohí, is an archaeological site of the Huastec culture in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, studied and restored since 2000 by a team led by archaeologist Estela Martínez Mora.
More drives to Tamuín
- Ezequiel Montes to Tamuín
- Actopan to Tamuín
- Tequisquiapan to Tamuín
- Calpulalpan to Tamuín
- San Juan del Río to Tamuín
- Celaya to Tamuín
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 does it take to drive from Pachuca to Tamuín?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pachuca to Tamuín?
About 205 miles (330 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 Tamuín?
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 Tamuín?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Pachuca to Tamuín?
In order: MEX-105, MEX-102, MEX-85 and MEX-70D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Tamuín?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (convent, mile 20, 0.7 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 37, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 57, 0.4 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.