The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to El Oro is 89 miles (144 km), about 1 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 89 mi (144 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-561 → EM 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 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 El Oro is like
MEX-M40D (33 mi) and MEX-57D (29 mi) carry about 70% of the 89 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-561 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 2–31 | 29 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 31–32 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 32–65 | 33 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 65–76 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 76–77 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-561 | 77–81 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| EM 5 | 81–89 | 8 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 13 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 19)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 28)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 66)
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.
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.
When you get to El Oro
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
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.
More drives to El Oro
- Amatitán to El Oro
- Pabellón de Arteaga to El Oro
- Tequila to El Oro
- Calvillo to El Oro
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to El Oro
- Zacatecas to El Oro
From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepotzotlán to Metepec
- Tepotzotlán to Malinalco
- Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan
- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
- Tepotzotlán to Zimapán
- Tepotzotlán to Ezequiel Montes
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to El Oro?
About 1 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 89 miles.
How far is El Oro from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 89 miles (144 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 El Oro?
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 El Oro?
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 El Oro use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-561 and EM 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 19, 0.6 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 28, 9 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 66, 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.