The Wayro route from Querétaro to Amatitán is 246 miles (396 km), about 4 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 246 mi (396 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Querétaro to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (75 mi) and MEX-45D (64 mi) carry about 57% of the 246 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Querétaro to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 2–66 | 64 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 66–67 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 67–112 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 112–126 | 14 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 126–147 | 21 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 148–223 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 223–246 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 9 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Querétaro and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 221)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 221)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 29), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 65), Plazuelas (mile 104), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 213), Guadalajara city museum (mile 216)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
More drives to Amatitán
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- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Querétaro to other places in Mexico
- Querétaro to Pinos
- Querétaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Querétaro to Real de Asientos
- Querétaro to Guadalupe, Zacatecas
- Querétaro to Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Querétaro to Amatitán?
About 4 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 246 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Querétaro by car?
About 246 miles (396 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 Querétaro to Amatitán?
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 Querétaro to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Querétaro to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Querétaro and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 89, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 213, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 221, 0.9 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.