The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Aquismón is 239 miles (384 km), about 6 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-45 → 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 9.5 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.
What the drive from Salvatierra to Aquismón is like
MEX-120 (114 mi) and MEX-45D (22 mi) carry about 57% of the 239 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, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Salvatierra to Aquismón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 1–21 | 20 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 21–25 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 25–29 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 30–52 | 22 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 52–62 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 62–82 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 82–91 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 91–96 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 96–109 | 13 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 109–223 | 114 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 223–234 | 11 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 234–239 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 43 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Salvatierra and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tancama (mile 170)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 55)
- Museums and history: El Cerrito (mile 47), Teatro de la República (mile 50), Queretaro Art Museum (mile 50), Tancama (mile 170), Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mile 176), San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco mission (mile 193)
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Queretaro Art Museum
Set in the cloister of the former San Agustín convent, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro opened in 1988 and shows paintings and sculpture across fifteen galleries.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Tancama
Tancama is an archaeological site in Querétaro whose Huastec name means 'hill of fire,' a key place for understanding the Huastec culture.
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.
San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco mission
In Landa de Matamoros, the Misión de San Francisco de Asís del Valle de Tilaco has a Baroque facade, one of the last works in that style built in New Spain, and is a key monument of the Sierra Gorda.
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From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Aquismón?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salvatierra to Aquismón?
About 239 miles (384 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra 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.
Which highways go from Salvatierra to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-45, 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 Salvatierra to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, mile 50, 1 mi from the route); Tancama (archaeological site, mile 170, 0.6 mi from the route); Santa María del Agua de Landa mission (mission, mile 176, 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.