Plan on about 7 h 37 min of driving for the 367-mile (590 km) trip from Rioverde to Tlayacapan, before any stops.
| Distance | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → SLP 22 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-113 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 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.
Driving Rioverde to Tlayacapan: the shape of the trip
MEX-57D (109 mi) and MEX-57 (93 mi) carry about 55% of the 367 miles. It runs through 6 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-5D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Rioverde to Tlayacapan
| 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 | 171–280 | 109 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-5D | 280–335 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 335–337 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 337–349 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-113 | 349–362 | 13 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| local roads | 362–367 | 5 | 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 353 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Rioverde and Tlayacapan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 85), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 323)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 180), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 186), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 312)
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.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
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.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Arriving in Tlayacapan
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
More drives to Tlayacapan
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- Metepec to Tlayacapan
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- Puebla to Tlayacapan
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 does it take to drive from Rioverde to Tlayacapan?
About 7 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rioverde to Tlayacapan?
About 367 miles (590 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 Tlayacapan?
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 Tlayacapan?
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; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rioverde to Tlayacapan?
In order: MEX-70, SLP 22, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-5D and MEX-113. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to Tlayacapan?
Closest to the road: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic estate, mile 180, 3 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 270, 0.6 mi from the route); Guerrero Chimalli (colossal statue, mile 316, 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 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.