The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo is 139 miles (223 km), about 2 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 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 Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (46 mi) and MEX-57D (42 mi) carry about 63% of the 139 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–56 | 42 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 57–103 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-85 | 103–115 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 115–123 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 123–133 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 133–139 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atlantean figures (mile 68), Museo El Rehilete (mile 116), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 129)
- Nature and outdoors: El Chico National Park (mile 128)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 68), Teotihuacan (mile 103), Museo El Rehilete (mile 116), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 124), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 129)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 119)
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
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.
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.
Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo
Pachuca's Bioparque de Convivencia is a rescue and recovery center for wild, exotic and endemic animals saved from abuse, abandonment or risk, housing a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation unit.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
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.
Acosta Mine Museum
In Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Museo de Sitio Mina de Acosta is devoted to the history of mining and is run by Pachuca's Archivo Histórico y Museo de Minería.
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.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
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From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
- Tequisquiapan to Cuitzeo
- Tequisquiapan to Ihuatzio
- Tequisquiapan to Cuanajo
- Tequisquiapan to Tócuaro
- Tequisquiapan to Pacanda
- Tequisquiapan to Zirahuén
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 139 miles (223 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tequisquiapan to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, 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 Tequisquiapan and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 68, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Acosta Mine Museum (museum, mile 129, 0.5 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.