The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 391 miles (629 km), about 7 h 6 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 2 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 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 Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-57 (70 mi) carry about 54% of the 391 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Morelos |
| MOR 2 | 3–7 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 8–20 | 12 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 21–49 | 28 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 49–54 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 54–84 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 84–154 | 70 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 155–208 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 208–349 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 349–379 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 379–382 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 382–387 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 387–388 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 388–391 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 37 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 154 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 353 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tlayacapan and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 16), Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 62), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 367)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 191)
- Museums and history: Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 16), Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 62), Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (mile 67), Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 68), Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 87), Celaya Cathedral (mile 220), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 367)
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela
Facing Plaza San Jacinto in San Ángel, the Casa del Risco houses the Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela, a museum opened in 1963 after Isidro Fabela and his wife donated the house.
Salón de la Plástica Mexicana
Established in 1949 to expand the market for Mexican art, the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana is an institution devoted to promoting contemporary Mexican art.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
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 Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 7 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Tlayacapan by car?
About 391 miles (629 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 Tlayacapan 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 Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Tlayacapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MOR 2, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, 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 Tlayacapan and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (museum, mile 16, 0.5 mi from the route); Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (museum, mile 62, 0.6 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 367, 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.