The Wayro route from Querétaro to Tehuacán is 282 miles (454 km), about 4 h 26 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 282 mi (454 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-135D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 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.
What the drive from Querétaro to Tehuacán is like
MEX-M40D (107 mi) and MEX-57D (74 mi) carry about 64% of the 282 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Querétaro to Tehuacán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 2–76 | 74 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 76–183 | 107 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 183–252 | 69 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 252–277 | 25 | Puebla |
| local roads | 277–282 | 5 | Puebla |
- Mile 43 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 105 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 119 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 136 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Querétaro and Tehuacán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 88)
- Nature and outdoors: Tula National Park (mile 88), La Malinche National Park (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 88), Cacaxtla (mile 188), Xochitecatl (mile 188), Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana (mile 204)
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla
The Teatro de la Ciudad is a performance venue on the Portal Hidalgo, in the historic center of the city of Puebla.
Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana
The Serdán family home in downtown Puebla, now the Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana, recalls Aquiles, Máximo and Carmen Serdán and the start of the 1910 Revolution. It opened in 1960.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
When you get to Tehuacán
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
More drives to Tehuacán
- Mexico City to Tehuacán
- Cuernavaca to Tehuacán
- Toluca to Tehuacán
- Celaya to Tehuacán
- Acapulco to Tehuacán
- Salamanca to Tehuacán
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 Amatitán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Querétaro to Tehuacán?
About 4 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 282 miles.
How far is Tehuacán from Querétaro by car?
About 282 miles (454 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 Tehuacán?
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 Tehuacán?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Querétaro to Tehuacán use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-135D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Querétaro and Tehuacán?
Closest to the road: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 183, 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.