The Wayro route from Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega is 326 miles (525 km), about 6 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 326 mi (525 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 100 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 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.
How the Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega drive plays out
MEX-23 (68 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 41% of the 326 miles. It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega: the road sequence
| 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 | 160–182 | 22 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 182–183 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 183–240 | 57 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 240–258 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 258–326 | 68 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 43 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 159 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 296 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Bernal and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 252)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 35), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 35), Celaya Cathedral (mile 63), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 99), Plazuelas (mile 139), Panteón de Belén (mile 253), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 257)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 252)
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
Celaya Cathedral
The space now taken by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the main Catholic church in Celaya, was once a chapel annexed to the Temple of St. Francis next door.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
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.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Arriving in Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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From Bernal to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 6 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Bernal by car?
About 326 miles (525 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: QRO 100, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bernal to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 35, 1 mi from the route); Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 35, 1 mi from the route); Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 252, 0.7 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.