The Wayro route from Chipilo to Bernal is 207 miles (333 km), about 3 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 207 mi (333 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Chipilo to Bernal is like
MEX-M40D (105 mi) and MEX-57D (43 mi) carry about 71% of the 207 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chipilo to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 7–26 | 19 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 27–132 | 105 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 133–176 | 43 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 176–199 | 23 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 199–203 | 4 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 203–207 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 31 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 105 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Chipilo and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Constancia Mexicana (mile 9), Galería Libertad (mile 189)
- Museums and history: La Constancia Mexicana (mile 9), Cacaxtla (mile 21), Xochitecatl (mile 22), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 106), Tula (mile 122), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 122), Galería Libertad (mile 189)
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chipilo to Bernal?
About 3 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 207 miles.
How far is Bernal from Chipilo by car?
About 207 miles (333 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 Chipilo to Bernal?
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 Chipilo to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chipilo to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-120 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chipilo and Bernal?
Closest to the road: La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 9, 0.4 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 122, 1 mi from the route); Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 189, 0.4 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.