The Wayro route from Irapuato to Tlaltizapán is 266 miles (428 km), about 4 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 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 Irapuato to Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-57D (73 mi) and MEX-47D (53 mi) carry about 47% of the 266 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Irapuato to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 4–50 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 50–103 | 53 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 103–176 | 73 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 176–184 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 184–185 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 185–203 | 18 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 203–205 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 205–227 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 227–236 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 236–245 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 245–253 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 253–255 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 255–261 | 6 | Morelos |
| local roads | 261–266 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 63 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 189 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Irapuato and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 196), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 201)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 37), Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 171), Angel of Independence (mile 190), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 190), Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 196), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 201), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 244)
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.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
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.
Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela
Facing Plaza San Jacinto in San Ángel, the Casa del Risco houses the Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela, a museum opened in 1963 after Isidro Fabela and his wife donated the house.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
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 Irapuato to Tlaltizapán?
About 4 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 266 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Irapuato by car?
About 266 miles (428 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 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 Irapuato to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Irapuato to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-47D, 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 Irapuato and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Cuautitlán Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 171, 1 mi from the route); Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (museum, mile 196, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (museum, mile 201, 0.8 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.