The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo is 198 miles (318 km), about 3 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-61 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 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 Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (79 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 61% of the 198 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 1–20 | 19 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-61 | 21–42 | 21 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 42–83 | 41 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 83–162 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 162–173 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 173–181 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 181–192 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 192–198 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 39 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 144 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Salvatierra and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 127), Museo El Rehilete (mile 175), Paste Museum (mile 186)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 61), Tula National Park (mile 127), El Chico National Park (mile 187)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 81), Museo El Rehilete (mile 175), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 182), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 182), Paste Museum (mile 186)
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.
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.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Paste Museum
The Museo del Paste in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, is a food museum that shares and promotes the culinary and historical legacy of the paste.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
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.
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From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
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- Salvatierra to Pinos
- Salvatierra to Calvillo
- Salvatierra to Real de Asientos
- Salvatierra to Amatitán
- Salvatierra to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 3 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Salvatierra by car?
About 198 miles (318 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 Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Salvatierra to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salvatierra and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 175, 0.2 mi from the route); Paste Museum (museum, mile 186, 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 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.