The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Tetela de Ocampo is 279 miles (449 km), about 5 h 13 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 279 mi (449 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-61 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (93 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 48% of the 279 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salvatierra to Tetela 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 | 83–176 | 93 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 176–199 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 199–224 | 25 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 224–226 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 226–245 | 19 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 245–250 | 5 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 250–278 | 28 | Puebla |
| local roads | 278–279 | 1 | Puebla |
- 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)
- Mile 230 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Salvatierra and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 252)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 43), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 127), Teotihuacan (mile 176), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 205), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 206)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
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.
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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
More drives to Tetela de Ocampo
- Calpulalpan to Tetela de Ocampo
- Cholula to Tetela de Ocampo
- Otumba to Tetela de Ocampo
- Pachuca to Tetela de Ocampo
- Atlixco to Tetela de Ocampo
- Actopan to Tetela de Ocampo
From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
- Salvatierra to Temacapulín
- Salvatierra to Pinos
- Salvatierra to Calvillo
- Salvatierra to Real de Asientos
- Salvatierra to Amatitán
- Salvatierra to Tequila
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 5 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 279 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Salvatierra by car?
About 279 miles (449 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 Tetela 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 Tetela 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; Puebla 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 Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-61, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-119D and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salvatierra and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 252, 0.7 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.