By road, Rioverde and Tepoztlán are about 365 miles (587 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 12 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 365 mi (587 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → SLP 22 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 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 Rioverde to Tepoztlán is like
MEX-57D (126 mi) and MEX-57 (101 mi) carry about 62% of the 365 miles. It runs through 7 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-95D and MEX-115D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Rioverde to Tepoztlán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–66 | 64 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 22 | 66–78 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 78–171 | 93 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 171–297 | 126 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 297–305 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 305–324 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 324–326 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 326–358 | 32 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 358–359 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 359–363 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 363–365 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 111 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 225 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 258 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 343 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
What to see on the way from Rioverde to Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 270), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 314), Six Flags México (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 85), El Pensil Mexicano (mile 309)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 180), Monumento a los Niños Héroes (mile 311), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 314)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 321)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Baroque churches and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line the streets of Querétaro's historic center, along with the city's landmark aqueduct.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Pensil Mexicano
At 80 Lago Chiem street in Mexico City's Colonia Pensil, El Pensil Mexicano is a Baroque-style garden on a 3,000-square-meter lot, one of the last remnants of New Spain's pleasure gardens.
Monumento a los Niños Héroes
Officially called Altar a la Patria, this monument in Mexico City's Chapultepec park honors the Niños Héroes, six mostly teenage cadets killed defending the city during the Battle of Chapultepec on September 13, 1847.
Mexico City Metro Museum
Mexico City's Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is located inside Mixcoac station on Line 12 of the city's subway system.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
When you get to Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Museo Carlos Pellicer
Tepoztlán's Museo de Arte Prehispánico Carlos Pellicer, opened in 1965 and named for the poet and museographer, displays a collection of pre-Hispanic objects in the former granary of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Natividad.
More drives to Tepoztlán
- Mexico City to Tepoztlán
- Metepec to Tepoztlán
- Toluca to Tepoztlán
- Atlixco to Tepoztlán
- Taxco to Tepoztlán
- Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán
From Rioverde to other places in Mexico
- Rioverde to San Juan de los Lagos
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Rioverde to Actopan
- Rioverde to Calvillo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rioverde to Tepoztlán?
About 7 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rioverde to Tepoztlán?
About 365 miles (587 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 Rioverde to Tepoztlán?
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 Rioverde to Tepoztlán?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rioverde to Tepoztlán?
In order: MEX-70, SLP 22, MEX-57, MEX-57D, Periférico, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rioverde and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 270, 0.6 mi from the route); Mexico City Metro Museum (museum, mile 314, 0.4 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 321, 0.8 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.