The Wayro route from Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán is 254 miles (409 km), about 5 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 254 mi (409 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 100 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán is like
MEX-45D (65 mi) and MEX-90 (45 mi) carry about 43% of the 254 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRO 100 | 0–4 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 4–24 | 20 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 24–36 | 12 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 36–101 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 102–147 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 147–160 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 160–185 | 25 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 185–192 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 192–210 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 210–254 | 44 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
- Mile 43 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 159 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Bernal and San Luis Soyatlán
Querétaro Cathedral
Querétaro's cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip Neri, is a Catholic church built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in 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.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
More drives to San Luis Soyatlán
- Tepatitlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
From Bernal to other places in Mexico
- Bernal to Ihuatzio
- Bernal to Tócuaro
- Bernal to Pacanda
- Bernal to Zirahuén
- Bernal to Temacapulín
- Bernal to Huasca de Ocampo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 254 miles.
How far is San Luis Soyatlán from Bernal by car?
About 254 miles (409 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 Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán?
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 Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Bernal to San Luis Soyatlán use?
In order: QRO 100, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-35 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Bernal and San Luis Soyatlán?
Closest to the road: Querétaro Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 35, 1 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 124, 1 mi from the route); Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 139, 2 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.