By road, Angangueo and Real de Catorce are about 360 miles (579 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 32 min of driving.
| Total distance | 360 mi (579 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MICH 122 → MEX-126 → GTO 37 → GTO 47 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → MEX-63 → SLP 43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
How the Angangueo to Real de Catorce drive plays out
MEX-57 (125 mi) and MEX-63 (74 mi) carry about 55% of the 360 miles. It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-47D and MEX-45D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angangueo to Real de Catorce, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–17 | 17 | Michoacán |
| MICH 122 | 17–30 | 13 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 30–31 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-126 | 31–40 | 9 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 40–76 | 36 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 47 | 76–80 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 80–82 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 82–85 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 86–100 | 14 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 100–101 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 101–226 | 125 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 226–229 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 229–245 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-63 | 245–319 | 74 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 43 | 319–352 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 352–360 | 8 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 37 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Real de Catorce
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 31), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 205)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 31), El Cerrito (mile 98), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 101), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 114), Museo Regional Potosino (mile 226)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
French influence shapes the neoclassical lines of the Teatro Morelos, a late-19th-century theater in Maravatío by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It first opened in January 1879.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Museo Regional Potosino
Opened on November 20, 1952, the Museo Regional Potosino occupies part of the former Convent of San Francisco, built in 1586, in San Luis Potosí.
Arriving in Real de Catorce
High in the mountains of northern San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce is a former silver-mining town whose most prosperous era began in 1778. It joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2001, and its identity grew out of both its mining past and the culture of the Huichol (Wixárika) people.
- Túnel de Ogarrio: The Túnel de Ogarrio, the town's famous tunnel, is one of the landmarks SECTUR highlights for visitors to Real de Catorce. source
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción: The Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción is the parish church at the center of town life, and the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is its biggest celebration. source
- Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo: The Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo preserves pieces of the town's religious history. source
More drives to Real de Catorce
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- San Marcos, TX to Real de Catorce
- McAllen, TX to Real de Catorce
- Bandera, TX to Real de Catorce
From Angangueo to other places in Mexico
- Angangueo to Malinalco
- Angangueo to Tonatico
- Angangueo to Oaxtepec
- Angangueo to Tlayacapan
- Angangueo to Mineral de Pozos
- Angangueo to Tlaltizapán
Coming to Real de Catorce from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Real de Catorce, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angangueo to Real de Catorce?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 360 miles.
How far is Real de Catorce from Angangueo by car?
About 360 miles (579 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 Angangueo to Real de Catorce?
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 Angangueo to Real de Catorce?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro 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.
Which highways go from Angangueo to Real de Catorce?
In order: MICH 122, MEX-126, GTO 37, GTO 47, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-57, MEX-49, MEX-63 and SLP 43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Angangueo to Real de Catorce?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 31, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 101, 0.9 mi from the route); Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, mile 101, 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.