The Wayro route from Salamanca to Aquismón is 243 miles (391 km), about 6 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 243 mi (391 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-120 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Salamanca to Aquismón
MEX-120 (113 mi) and MEX-45D (55 mi) carry about 69% of the 243 miles. It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D and MEX-57D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salamanca to Aquismón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 2–57 | 55 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 57–66 | 9 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 66–86 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 86–95 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 95–100 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 100–114 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 114–227 | 113 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 227–239 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 239–243 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 47 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
What to see on the way from Salamanca to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 168), Las Pozas (mile 219)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 59), Las Pozas (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 27), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 55), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 168), Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mile 180)
Celaya Cathedral
Where a former chapel once stood, annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis, Celaya's main Catholic church now rises: the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Santiago de Jalpan mission
Built between 1751 and 1758 under Franciscan friar Junípero Serra, the Misión de Santiago de Jalpan is one of five Franciscan missions raised in Querétaro's Sierra Gorda.
Santa María del Agua de Landa mission
Built by Franciscans in the 18th century, the Mission of Santa María del Agua de Landa in Landa de Matamoros is an architectural complex in the churrigueresque style.
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
More drives to Aquismón
- Otumba to Aquismón
- Calpulalpan to Aquismón
- Celaya to Aquismón
- Tepotzotlán to Aquismón
- Salvatierra to Aquismón
- Huejotzingo to Aquismón
From Salamanca to other places in Mexico
- Salamanca to Zamora
- Salamanca to Cotija
- Salamanca to Temacapulín
- Salamanca to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Salamanca to Pinos
- Salamanca to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salamanca to Aquismón?
About 6 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 243 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Salamanca by car?
About 243 miles (391 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 Salamanca to Aquismón?
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 Salamanca to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Salamanca to Aquismón use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100, MEX-120 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salamanca to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Santiago de Jalpan mission (mission, mile 168, 0.7 mi from the route); Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mission, mile 180, 1 mi from the route); Las Pozas (sculpture garden, mile 219, 0.7 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.