The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Tlayacapan is 174 miles (280 km), about 3 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 174 mi (280 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-113 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 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 Ezequiel Montes to Tlayacapan is like
MEX-57D (65 mi) and MEX-5D (54 mi) carry about 68% of the 174 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-113 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Tlayacapan, 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 | 23–88 | 65 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-5D | 88–142 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 142–144 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 144–156 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-113 | 156–169 | 13 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| local roads | 169–174 | 5 | 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 160 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Tlayacapan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería Libertad (mile 11), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 78), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 111), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 111), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 131)
- Museums and history: Galería Libertad (mile 11), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 111), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 111), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 120), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 130)
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.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec
Also called the Centro Comunitario Casa de Morelos, the Casa de Morelos is a museum in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
When you get to Tlayacapan
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Tlayacapan?
About 3 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 174 miles.
How far is Tlayacapan from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 174 miles (280 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 Tlayacapan?
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 Tlayacapan?
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; 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 Tlayacapan use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, MEX-5D and MEX-113. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ezequiel Montes and Tlayacapan?
Closest to the road: Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (museum, mile 111, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 130, 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.