By road, Mascota and Bernal are about 376 miles (605 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 54 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 376 mi (605 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving Mascota to Bernal: the shape of the trip
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-15D (72 mi) carry about 48% of the 376 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-45D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mascota to Bernal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–193 | 72 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 193–229 | 36 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 229–274 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 274–275 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 275–342 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 342–352 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 352–372 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 372–376 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 333 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
What to see on the way from Mascota to Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 340)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 126), El Cimatario National Park (mile 344)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 124), Plazuelas (mile 237), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 277), Celaya Cathedral (mile 313), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 340), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 340)
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Celaya Cathedral
The space now taken by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the main Catholic church in Celaya, was once a chapel annexed to the Temple of St. Francis next door.
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.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
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
- Celaya to Bernal
- Salamanca to Bernal
- Irapuato to Bernal
- Guanajuato to Bernal
- Pénjamo to Bernal
- León to Bernal
From Mascota to other places in Mexico
- Mascota to Temacapulín
- Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Mascota to Boca de Pascuales
- Mascota to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Mascota to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mascota to Tócuaro
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Bernal?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 376 miles.
How far is Bernal from Mascota by car?
About 376 miles (605 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 Mascota 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 Mascota to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 Mascota to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mascota to Bernal?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 340, 1 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (cathedral, mile 340, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.