The Wayro route from Rioverde to Zacatelco is 384 miles (618 km), about 7 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 384 mi (618 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → SLP 22 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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.
The Rioverde–Zacatelco drive in a few lines
MEX-M40D (105 mi) and MEX-57 (93 mi) carry about 52% of the 384 miles. It runs through 7 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-M40D and MEX-117D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rioverde to Zacatelco, road by road
| 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 | 171–258 | 87 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 258–259 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 259–364 | 105 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-117D | 364–378 | 14 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 378–383 | 5 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 383–384 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- 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 288 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 302 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 362 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 365 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
What to see on the way from Rioverde to Zacatelco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Exconvento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (mile 375)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 85)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 180), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 187), Tula (mile 270), Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 375)
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
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
Exconvento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
The remains of this 16th-century convent stand in San Juan Totolac, Tlaxcala, and are open to visitors. Parts of the nave, two side chapels and a freestanding bell tower survive; in 1591 Tlaxcalan families left here to settle northern New Spain.
Arriving in Zacatelco
Laguna de Acomulco
A quiet lagoon in the state of Tlaxcala, Laguna de Acomulco is surrounded by vegetation and rural scenery and works well for a short walk, landscape photos or a calm break in nature.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
More drives to Zacatelco
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- Cuernavaca to Zacatelco
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 Zacatelco?
About 7 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 384 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rioverde to Zacatelco?
About 384 miles (618 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 Zacatelco?
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 Zacatelco?
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; 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 Rioverde to Zacatelco use?
In order: MEX-70, SLP 22, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-117D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to Zacatelco?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 270, 1 mi from the route); Exconvento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (convent, mile 375, 0.4 mi from the route); Tlaxcala Cathedral (cathedral, mile 375, 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.