The Wayro route from Irapuato to Bernal is 101 miles (163 km), about 1 h 51 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 101 mi (163 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Irapuato to Bernal is like
MEX-45D (63 mi) and QRO 4 (20 mi) carry about 82% of the 101 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Irapuato to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 4–67 | 63 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 67–77 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 77–97 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 97–101 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 58 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Irapuato and Bernal
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 37), El Cerrito (mile 62), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 65)
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.
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.
Querétaro Cathedral
Querétaro's cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip Neri, is a Catholic church built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Santiago de Querétaro.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
More drives to Bernal
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- León to Bernal
- Morelia to Bernal
From Irapuato to other places in Mexico
- Irapuato to Paracho
- Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Irapuato to Amatitán
- Irapuato to Tequila
- Irapuato to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Irapuato to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Irapuato to Bernal?
About 1 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 101 miles.
How far is Bernal from Irapuato by car?
About 101 miles (163 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 Irapuato 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 Irapuato to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Irapuato to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Irapuato and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Celaya Cathedral (church building, mile 37, 2 mi from the route); El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 62, 2 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 65, 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.