The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Troncones is 353 miles (568 km), about 5 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 353 mi (568 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 5 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-43D → MEX-15D → MEX-37D → MEX-14D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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.
Driving Ezequiel Montes to Troncones: the shape of the trip
MEX-37D (154 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 58% of the 353 miles. It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-43D. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ezequiel Montes to Troncones
| 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 | 38–87 | 49 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 87–88 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43D | 88–139 | 51 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 139–140 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 140–143 | 3 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 144–182 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 182–209 | 27 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 209–210 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 210–326 | 116 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 326–327 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 327–350 | 23 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 350–353 | 3 | Guerrero |
- Mile 45 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Troncones
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 34), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 37), El Cerrito (mile 41), Celaya Cathedral (mile 65), Historic Centre of Morelia (mile 156), Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares (mile 186)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
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
The space now taken by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the main Catholic church in Celaya, was once a chapel annexed to the Temple of St. Francis next door.
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares
Housed in an 18th-century building adapted from the Colegio de San Nicolás, which Vasco de Quiroga founded in the 16th century, this INAH museum in Pátzcuaro shows Purépecha pottery, textiles, woodwork and lacquerware.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Troncones?
About 5 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 353 miles.
How far is Troncones from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 353 miles (568 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 Troncones?
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 Troncones?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero 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 Troncones use?
In order: QRO 5, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ezequiel Montes and Troncones?
Closest to the road: Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 41, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares (museum, mile 186, 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 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.