The Wayro route from Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios is 554 miles (891 km), about 9 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 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 Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45D (195 mi) and MEX-45 (176 mi) carry about 67% of the 554 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 2–6 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 6–29 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 29–89 | 60 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 89–90 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 90–125 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 125–178 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 178–319 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 319–349 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 349–352 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 352–381 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 381–416 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 416–423 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 423–430 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 430–438 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 438–450 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 450–552 | 102 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 552–554 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 48 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 62 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 528 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Tulancingo and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 337), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 167), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 521)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 78), Celaya Cathedral (mile 190), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 337), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 337)
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
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From Tulancingo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Tulancingo by car?
About 554 miles (891 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 Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios?
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 Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tulancingo to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tulancingo and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 78, 1 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 337, 0.1 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 337, 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.