The Wayro route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón is 290 miles (466 km), about 7 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 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.
The Zacualpan de Amilpas–Aquismón drive in a few lines
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-M40D (45 mi) carry about 48% of the 290 miles. It runs through 6 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 3–26 | 23 | Morelos, Puebla |
| local roads | 26–56 | 30 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 56–101 | 45 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 102–105 | 3 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 106–121 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 121–124 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 124–140 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 140–144 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 144–222 | 78 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 222–247 | 25 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 247–252 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 252–285 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 285–290 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 6 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 61 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 122), La Dificultad Mine Museum (mile 131), Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 180)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 126), La Dificultad Mine Museum (mile 131), Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 180)
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
La Dificultad Mine Museum
At the La Dificultad mine in Mineral del Monte, a site museum and interpretation center tells the area's mining and hospital history, showing how the mines moved from steam power to electricity.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta is a regional museum in the town of Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Zacualpan de Amilpas by car?
About 290 miles (466 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón use?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-88, MEX-105, MEX-102 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 122, 0.7 mi from the route); La Dificultad Mine Museum (museum, mile 131, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 180, 0.4 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.