The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Pinal de Amoles is 245 miles (395 km), about 5 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 2 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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 Tlayacapan to Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-57 (70 mi) and MEX-120 (51 mi) carry about 49% of the 245 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlayacapan to Pinal de Amoles, 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 |
| MEX-57D | 154–163 | 9 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 163–186 | 23 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 186–190 | 4 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 190–193 | 3 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 193–198 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 198–203 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 203–217 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 217–245 | 28 | Querétaro |
- 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)
Stops between Tlayacapan and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuicuilco (mile 57), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 57), Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 65), Parque de las Esculturas (mile 86)
- Nature and outdoors: El Pensil Mexicano (mile 69)
- Museums and history: El Tepozteco (mile 16), Cuicuilco (mile 57), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 57), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 62), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 63), Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 65), Museo Nacional de la Revolución (mile 68), Parque de las Esculturas (mile 86)
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares explores the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, from Indigenous peoples to regional and social traditions.
Archaeological site of Mixcoac
Once on the shore of Lake Texcoco, Mixcoac is a Mexica archaeological zone that, in its final phase, was under the rule of Tenochtitlan.
Museo Nacional de la Revolución
Opened on November 20, 1986, the National Museum of the Revolution sits in the basement of the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City.
El Pensil Mexicano
At 80 Lago Chiem street in Mexico City's Colonia Pensil, El Pensil Mexicano is a Baroque-style garden on a 3,000-square-meter lot, one of the last remnants of New Spain's pleasure gardens.
Parque de las Esculturas
Seventeen sculptures by Charlotte Yazbek, first shown at the Mexico Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair, stand in this Cuautitlán Izcalli park. The artist oversaw their installation here in 1976.
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From Tlayacapan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlayacapan to Pinal de Amoles?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Tlayacapan by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlayacapan to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MOR 2, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlayacapan and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Cuicuilco (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.2 mi from the route); Archaeological site of Mixcoac (archaeological site, mile 65, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque de las Esculturas (open-air museum, mile 86, 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.