By road, Tepotzotlán and Aquismón are about 227 miles (366 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 43 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 227 mi (366 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-11 → MEX-45 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Tepotzotlán to Aquismón drive plays out
MEX-85 (152 mi) and MEX-57D (16 mi) carry about 74% of the 227 miles. It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Aquismón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 2–18 | 16 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-11 | 18–22 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 22–65 | 43 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 65–70 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 70–222 | 152 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 222–227 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 13 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tepotzotlán and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 20), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 31), Tula (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Mármoles National Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 31), Tula (mile 32)
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.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Tula
The Toltecs once ruled from Tula, now an archaeological zone. Its Coatepantli wall is carved with snakes devouring skeletons, and the famous Atlantes stand atop the main pyramid.
Los Mármoles National Park
Los Mármoles National Park protects a natural area of the western Sierra Madre Oriental in northern Hidalgo, in northeastern Mexico.
More drives to Aquismón
- Otumba to Aquismón
- Calpulalpan to Aquismón
- Celaya to Aquismón
- Salvatierra to Aquismón
- Salamanca to Aquismón
- Huejotzingo to Aquismón
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Aquismón?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 227 miles (366 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 Aquismón?
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 Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tepotzotlán to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-11, MEX-45 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tepotzotlán to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 20, 0.4 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (archaeological site, mile 31, 0.2 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 32, 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.