The Wayro route from Lagos de Moreno to Ezequiel Montes is 169 miles (272 km), about 3 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 169 mi (272 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 1 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 6.8 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 Ezequiel Montes is like
MEX-45D (124 mi) and QRO 4 (19 mi) carry about 85% of the 169 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 Ezequiel Montes, 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 | 162–168 | 6 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 168–169 | 1 | 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 Ezequiel Montes
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.
Queretaro Art Museum
Set in the cloister of the former San Agustín convent, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro opened in 1988 and shows paintings and sculpture across fifteen galleries.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
More drives to Ezequiel Montes
- Celaya to Ezequiel Montes
- Salamanca to Ezequiel Montes
- Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes
- Pénjamo to Ezequiel Montes
- Morelia to Ezequiel Montes
- Zamora to Ezequiel Montes
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 Cadereyta
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Ezequiel Montes?
About 3 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 169 miles.
How far is Ezequiel Montes from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 169 miles (272 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 Ezequiel Montes?
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 Ezequiel Montes?
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 Ezequiel Montes 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 Ezequiel Montes?
Closest to the road: El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 127, 2 mi from the route); Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, mile 131, 1 mi from the route); Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, 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.