The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Actopan is 60 miles (96 km), about 1 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 60 mi (96 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-87 → HGO 30 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tepotzotlán to Actopan is like
MEX-87 (14 mi) and HGO 30 (13 mi) carry about 45% of the 60 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-87 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Actopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 2–11 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-87 | 11–25 | 14 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 25–30 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 30 | 30–43 | 13 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 43–60 | 17 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 16 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Actopan
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Hacienda Demiñho
Near Tunititlán in the Mezquital Valley, Hacienda Demiñho is a former Spanish-era estate that once ran cattle, farmed and rented land, becoming one of the region's important haciendas.
More drives to Actopan
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- Cuernavaca to Actopan
- Querétaro to Actopan
From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepotzotlán to Metepec
- Tepotzotlán to Malinalco
- Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan
- Tepotzotlán to El Oro
- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
- Tepotzotlán to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Actopan?
About 1 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 60 miles.
How far is Actopan from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 60 miles (96 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 Tepotzotlán to Actopan?
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 Tepotzotlán to Actopan?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tepotzotlán to Actopan use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-87 and HGO 30. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Actopan?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 16, 7 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 25, 6 mi from the route); Hacienda Demiñho (plantation, mile 41, 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.