The Wayro route from Salamanca to Tlaltizapán is 255 miles (411 km), about 4 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 255 mi (411 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 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 Salamanca to Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-57D (74 mi) and MEX-47D (52 mi) carry about 49% of the 255 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salamanca to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 2–39 | 37 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 39–91 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 91–165 | 74 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 165–173 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 173–193 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 193–194 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 194–216 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 216–226 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 226–234 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 234–242 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 242–244 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 244–250 | 6 | Morelos |
| local roads | 250–255 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 52 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Salamanca and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 185)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 27), Tlalnepantla Cathedral (mile 169), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 180), Monumento a la Madre, Mexico City (mile 180), Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 183), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 185), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 192), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 234)
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Tlalnepantla Cathedral
Consecrated on August 23, 1964, Tlalnepantla's Corpus Christi Cathedral stands where Franciscans founded the Convent of San Francisco in 1525.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Monumento a la Madre, Mexico City
Inaugurated on May 10, 1949, the Monumento a la Madre in Mexico City is a monument honoring and commemorating Mexican mothers.
Leon Trotsky House Museum
In Coyoacán, the house museum honoring Leon Trotsky, officially the Instituto del Derecho de Asilo - Museo Casa de León Trotsky, also works to promote political asylum.
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Juan O'Gorman designed these two functionalist houses in 1931 for Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, one red and white, one blue, joined by a small rooftop bridge. Since 1986 they've been a museum about the couple and their generation.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salamanca to Tlaltizapán?
About 4 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 255 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Salamanca by car?
About 255 miles (411 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 Tlaltizapán?
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 Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
What roads does the drive from Salamanca to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MOR 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salamanca and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Tlalnepantla Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 169, 1 mi from the route); Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (museum, mile 185, 0.3 mi from the route); Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (fortified palace, mile 234, 2 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.