The Wayro route from Mazamitla to Bernal is 245 miles (395 km), about 5 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Mazamitla to Bernal is like
MEX-110 (83 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 61% of the 245 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Mazamitla to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 1–28 | 27 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 30–35 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 35–53 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 53–60 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 60–98 | 38 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 98–144 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 144–211 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 211–221 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 221–241 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 241–245 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 6 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 202 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Mazamitla and Bernal
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 106), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 145), Celaya Cathedral (mile 181), Teatro de la República (mile 209)
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
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.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Aqueduct of Querétaro
Finished in 1738, Querétaro's aqueduct carries 74 stone arches up to 23 meters high across a valley for about 1,280 meters. It once brought spring water to the city by gravity and still stands as a symbol of colonial Mexico.
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 Mazamitla to other places in Mexico
- Mazamitla to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mazamitla to Real de Asientos
- Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to Cuanajo
- Mazamitla to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazamitla to Bernal?
About 5 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Bernal from Mazamitla by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Mazamitla 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 Mazamitla 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 Mazamitla to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mazamitla and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 106, 2 mi from the route); Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 209, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Querétaro (aqueduct, mile 211, 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.