The Wayro route from Cadereyta to Pinos is 226 miles (363 km), about 5 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 226 mi (363 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 5 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → ZAC 291 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 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.
What the drive from Cadereyta to Pinos is like
MEX-57 (108 mi) and MEX-49 (43 mi) carry about 67% of the 226 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-49 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Cadereyta to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 8–12 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 12–32 | 20 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 32–55 | 23 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 55–163 | 108 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 163–166 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 166–209 | 43 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 209–224 | 15 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 224–226 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 62 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 198 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Cadereyta and Pinos
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 35), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 43), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 142)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 47), Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 163), Museo Regional Potosino (mile 163)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
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 Leonora Carrington
Inside the Centro de las Artes, a former state penitentiary, this museum shows Leonora Carrington's sculptures, engravings, drawings, jewelry and personal objects, including monumental bronzes of her fantastical creatures.
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.
More drives to Pinos
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From Cadereyta to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cadereyta to Pinos?
About 5 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 226 miles.
How far is Pinos from Cadereyta by car?
About 226 miles (363 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 Cadereyta to Pinos?
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 Cadereyta to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cadereyta to Pinos use?
In order: QRO 5, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-49 and ZAC 291. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cadereyta and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic site, mile 47, 3 mi from the route); Museo Leonora Carrington (art museum, mile 163, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional Potosino (archaeological museum, mile 163, 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.