The Wayro route from Jilotepec to Pinos is 260 miles (419 km), about 5 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 260 mi (419 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → ZAC 291 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.4 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 Jilotepec to Pinos is like
MEX-57 (108 mi) and MEX-57D (84 mi) carry about 74% of the 260 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-49 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Jilotepec to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 6–90 | 84 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 90–198 | 108 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 198–201 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 201–244 | 43 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 244–245 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 245–258 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 258–260 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 37 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 151 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 232 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Jilotepec and Pinos
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 70), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 78), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 83), Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 198)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí
The Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic church on the Calzada de Guadalupe in the historic center of San Luis Potosí.
Museo Leonora Carrington
Inside the Centro de las Artes, a former state penitentiary, this museum shows Leonora Carrington's sculptures, engravings, drawings, jewelry and personal objects, including monumental bronzes of her fantastical creatures.
More drives to Pinos
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From Jilotepec to other places in Mexico
- Jilotepec to Malinalco
- Jilotepec to Atlatlahucan
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- Jilotepec to Amatitán
- Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jilotepec to Pinos?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 260 miles.
How far is Pinos from Jilotepec by car?
About 260 miles (419 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 Jilotepec to Pinos?
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 Jilotepec to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jilotepec to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-49 and ZAC 291. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jilotepec and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic site, mile 83, 3 mi from the route); Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (religious building, mile 198, 1 mi from the route); Museo Leonora Carrington (art museum, mile 198, 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.