Celaya to Aquismón is about 217 road miles (349 km): roughly 5 h 59 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-120 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 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 Celaya to Aquismón drive plays out
MEX-120 (113 mi) and QRO 100 (23 mi) carry about 63% of the 217 miles. It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D and MEX-57D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Celaya to Aquismón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 2–7 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 8–30 | 22 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 30–40 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 40–60 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 60–69 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 69–74 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 74–88 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 88–201 | 113 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 201–213 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 213–217 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 22 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 177 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Celaya and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 29), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 142), Tancama (mile 148), Las Pozas (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 33), Las Pozas (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 29), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 142), Tancama (mile 148), Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mile 154)
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro
Querétaro's San Francisco church once served as the city's cathedral. The convent was begun in 1589 and the church finished in 1640, and it keeps a Baroque lectern and upper-choir stalls by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras.
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.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Santiago de Jalpan mission
Built between 1751 and 1758 under Franciscan friar Junípero Serra, the Misión de Santiago de Jalpan is one of five Franciscan missions raised in Querétaro's Sierra Gorda.
Tancama
Tancama is an archaeological site in Querétaro whose Huastec name means 'hill of fire,' a key place for understanding the Huastec culture.
Santa María del Agua de Landa mission
Built by Franciscans in the 18th century, the Mission of Santa María del Agua de Landa in Landa de Matamoros is an architectural complex in the churrigueresque style.
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
More drives to Aquismón
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- Calpulalpan to Aquismón
- Tepotzotlán to Aquismón
- Salvatierra to Aquismón
- Salamanca to Aquismón
- Huejotzingo to Aquismón
From Celaya to other places in Mexico
- Celaya to Real de Asientos
- Celaya to Amatitán
- Celaya to Zacatecas
- Celaya to Tequila
- Celaya to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Celaya to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celaya to Aquismón?
About 5 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Celaya by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Celaya 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 Celaya to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Celaya to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100, MEX-120 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Celaya and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Santiago de Jalpan mission (mission, mile 142, 0.7 mi from the route); Tancama (archaeological site, mile 148, 0.6 mi from the route); Las Pozas (sculpture garden, mile 194, 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.