The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa is 270 miles (434 km), about 5 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 270 mi (434 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 5 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 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 Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa is like
MEX-45D (157 mi) and MEX-70 (51 mi) carry about 77% of the 270 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-70 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRO 5 | 0–7 | 7 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 7–25 | 18 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 26–38 | 12 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 38–195 | 157 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 195–211 | 16 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 211–217 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 217–268 | 51 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 268–270 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 45 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Jalpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Santa Cruz (mile 245)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 37), El Cerrito (mile 41), Celaya Cathedral (mile 65), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 211), La Santa Cruz (mile 245)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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 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.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
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.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
When you get to Jalpa
Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes
The Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes is a community museum in the municipality of Jalpa, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, named for teacher Arturo Reyes Viramontes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa?
About 5 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 270 miles.
How far is Jalpa from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 270 miles (434 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 Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa?
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 Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes 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 Ezequiel Montes to Jalpa use?
In order: QRO 5, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ezequiel Montes and Jalpa?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro (convent, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 245, 0.1 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.