The Wayro route from Tlaxco to Chacala is 548 miles (882 km), about 9 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 548 mi (882 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 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.
Driving Tlaxco to Chacala: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (322 mi) and MEX-M40D (111 mi) carry about 79% of the 548 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-70D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxco to Chacala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–34 | 34 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 34–145 | 111 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 145–402 | 257 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 402–411 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 411–476 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 476–510 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 510–529 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 529–534 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 534–542 | 8 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 542–548 | 6 | Nayarit |
- Mile 14 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 41 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Tlaxco to Chacala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 25)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 167), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 534)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 25), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 101), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 185), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 395), Guachimontones (mile 424), National Museum of Tequila (mile 430)
Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan
Set in Apan's old train station on the former Mexico City–Veracruz line, this railroad museum preserves the town's history.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Rayón National Park
Butterfly reserve country begins at Rayón National Park, on the edge of Tlalpujahua, and extends south and west from there across the region.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Opera singer Ángela Peralta performed at the opening of Maravatío's Teatro Morelos on January 11, 1879. Architect Rafael Guerrero Torres designed the building in a neoclassical style with French influence.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
National Museum of Tequila
In the town of Tequila, MUNAT, the National Museum of Tequila, covers the history of the drink behind the region's fame. Jalisco's state government reclaimed the museum in 2026 and announced it will reopen with updated exhibits.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxco to Chacala?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 548 miles.
How far is Chacala from Tlaxco by car?
About 548 miles (882 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 Tlaxco to Chacala?
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 Tlaxco to Chacala?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tlaxco to Chacala?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tlaxco to Chacala?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (museum, mile 25, 0.1 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (archaeological site, mile 101, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 185, 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 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.