The Wayro route from Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos is 147 miles (237 km), about 2 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 147 mi (237 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 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 Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-45D (65 mi) and MEX-57 (38 mi) carry about 70% of the 147 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-57 are free federal roads (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 Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 2–30 | 28 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 30–95 | 65 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 95–96 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 96–134 | 38 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 134–138 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 138–147 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 89 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Pénjamo and Mineral de Pozos
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
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.
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.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
More drives to Mineral de Pozos
- Celaya to Mineral de Pozos
- Salvatierra to Mineral de Pozos
- León to Mineral de Pozos
- Salamanca to Mineral de Pozos
- Irapuato to Mineral de Pozos
- Moroleón to Mineral de Pozos
From Pénjamo to other places in Mexico
- Pénjamo to Cotija
- Pénjamo to Amatitán
- Pénjamo to Tequila
- Pénjamo to Pinos
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos?
About 2 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Pénjamo by car?
About 147 miles (237 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 Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Pénjamo to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pénjamo and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Irapuato Cathedral (cathedral, mile 32, 2 mi from the route); Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, mile 96, 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.