The Wayro route from Querétaro to Teziutlán is 272 miles (438 km), about 4 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 272 mi (438 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 → MEX-140D → MEX-129D |
| 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-140D, MEX-129D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 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 Teziutlán is like
MEX-M40D (89 mi) and MEX-57D (74 mi) carry about 60% of the 272 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-140D, MEX-129D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). 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 Teziutlán, 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 | 76–165 | 89 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 165–217 | 52 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 217–231 | 14 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 231–232 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 232–270 | 38 | Puebla |
| local roads | 270–272 | 2 | 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 226 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Querétaro and Teziutlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 209)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 188), La Malinche National Park (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 88), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 88), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 193), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 209)
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
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.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
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.
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
When you get to Teziutlán
Teziutlán Cathedral
The Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) is a Catholic church located in the city of Teziutlán, Mexico.
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From Querétaro to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Querétaro to Teziutlán?
About 4 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
How far is Teziutlán from Querétaro by car?
About 272 miles (438 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 Teziutlán?
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 Teziutlán?
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 Teziutlán use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-136, MEX-140D and MEX-129D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Querétaro and Teziutlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 209, 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.