The Wayro route from Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 433 miles (697 km), about 7 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 433 mi (697 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 148 → MEX-119D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 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 Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-M40D (60 mi) carry about 46% of the 433 miles. MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 1–29 | 28 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 29–34 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 34–52 | 18 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 54–78 | 24 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 78–101 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 102–162 | 60 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 162–198 | 36 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 198–251 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 251–392 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 392–421 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 421–425 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 425–430 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 430–433 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 49 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 196 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 238 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 27), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 408), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 410)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 239)
- Museums and history: El Santo Museum (mile 73), Tula (mile 151), Celaya Cathedral (mile 263), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 408), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 410)
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.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
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.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 433 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Tetela de Ocampo by car?
About 433 miles (697 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 Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: PUE 148, MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 27, 0.7 mi from the route); Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 408, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 410, 0.1 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.