The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Tlaltizapán is 194 miles (313 km), about 3 h 60 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 194 mi (313 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 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 Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-57D (81 mi) and MEX-95D (29 mi) carry about 57% of the 194 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–23 | 22 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 23–104 | 81 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 104–112 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 112–113 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 113–132 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 132–134 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 134–155 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 155–165 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 165–173 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 173–181 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 181–183 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 183–190 | 7 | Morelos |
| local roads | 190–194 | 4 | Morelos |
- Mile 33 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 96), Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 119), Universum (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Bombilla (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 96), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 119), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 123), Universum (mile 130), San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 139), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 172)
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de San Carlos, in the Cuauhtémoc borough, is a national art museum devoted to European art.
Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec
On the east slope of Chapultepec Hill, inside the forest park, is a group of rock carvings made by the Mexica (Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec).
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Tlaltizapán?
About 3 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 194 miles (313 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 Tlaltizapán?
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 Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MOR 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ezequiel Montes and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 96, 0.9 mi from the route); Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (petroglyph, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 130, 0.6 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.