The Wayro route from Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes is 124 miles (200 km), about 2 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-43 → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes is like
MEX-45D (51 mi) and MEX-43D (31 mi) carry about 66% of the 124 miles. MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-43 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43 | 1–6 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43D | 6–37 | 31 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 37–88 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 88–98 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 98–117 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 117–124 | 7 | Querétaro |
- Mile 80 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Moroleón and Ezequiel Montes
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 91)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 58), El Cerrito (mile 83), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 86), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 86)
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.
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 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.
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 Ezequiel Montes
- Celaya to Ezequiel Montes
- Salamanca to Ezequiel Montes
- Pénjamo to Ezequiel Montes
- Morelia to Ezequiel Montes
- Zamora to Ezequiel Montes
- Aguascalientes to Ezequiel Montes
From Moroleón to other places in Mexico
- Moroleón to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Moroleón to Real de Asientos
- Moroleón to Amatitán
- Moroleón to Nombre de Dios
- Moroleón to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Moroleón to El Salto, Durango
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes?
About 2 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
How far is Ezequiel Montes from Moroleón by car?
About 124 miles (200 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 Moroleón 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 Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Moroleón to Ezequiel Montes use?
In order: MEX-43, MEX-43D, 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 Moroleón and Ezequiel Montes?
Closest to the road: El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 83, 2 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 86, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 86, 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.