The Wayro route from Tetela del Volcán to Amealco is 169 miles (272 km), about 3 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 169 mi (272 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-47D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 del Volcán to Amealco is like
MEX-57D (56 mi) and MEX-115 (20 mi) carry about 45% of the 169 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-47D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela del Volcán to Amealco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 39–94 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 94–150 | 56 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 150–160 | 10 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 160–161 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 161–169 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 9 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 97 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Tetela del Volcán and Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 71), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 51)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 58), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 62), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 71)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Amealco?
About 3 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 169 miles.
How far is Amealco from Tetela del Volcán by car?
About 169 miles (272 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 del Volcán to Amealco?
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 del Volcán to Amealco?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela del Volcán and Amealco?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 0.3 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 71, 0.7 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 103, 0.6 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.