The Wayro route from Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta is 175 miles (281 km), about 3 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 175 mi (281 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 302 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 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 Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta is like
MEX-45D (124 mi) and QRO 4 (19 mi) carry about 82% of the 175 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 1–8 | 7 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 8–132 | 124 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 132–143 | 11 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 143–162 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 162–167 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 167–175 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 18 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Lagos de Moreno and Cadereyta
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.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
More drives to Cadereyta
- Celaya to Cadereyta
- Guanajuato to Cadereyta
- Pénjamo to Cadereyta
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cadereyta
- Santa Clara del Cobre to Cadereyta
- Uruapan to Cadereyta
From Lagos de Moreno to other places in Mexico
- Lagos de Moreno to Real de Asientos
- Lagos de Moreno to Amatitán
- Lagos de Moreno to Tequila
- Lagos de Moreno to San Luis Soyatlán
- Lagos de Moreno to Bernal
- Lagos de Moreno to Ezequiel Montes
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta?
About 3 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
How far is Cadereyta from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 175 miles (281 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 Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta?
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 Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Lagos de Moreno to Cadereyta use?
In order: JAL 302, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Lagos de Moreno and Cadereyta?
Closest to the road: El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 127, 2 mi from the route); Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin (convent, mile 130, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 131, 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.