The Wayro route from San Juan del Río to Mazamitla is 241 miles (388 km), about 4 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 241 mi (388 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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 San Juan del Río to Mazamitla is like
MEX-110 (71 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 56% of the 241 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Juan del Río to Mazamitla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 2–32 | 30 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 32–97 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 97–98 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 98–143 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 143–156 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 156–181 | 25 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 181–188 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 188–206 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 206–211 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 211–213 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 213–241 | 28 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
- Mile 39 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San Juan del Río and Mazamitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 32), El Cerrito (mile 35), Celaya Cathedral (mile 59), Plazuelas (mile 135)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
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.
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.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
More drives to Mazamitla
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- Durango to Mazamitla
- Ezequiel Montes to Mazamitla
From San Juan del Río to other places in Mexico
- San Juan del Río to San Miguel de Allende
- San Juan del Río to Mineral de Pozos
- San Juan del Río to Salvatierra
- San Juan del Río to Moroleón
- San Juan del Río to Guanajuato
- San Juan del Río to Pénjamo
Continue Your Adventure
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Juan del Río to Mazamitla?
About 4 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 241 miles.
How far is Mazamitla from San Juan del Río by car?
About 241 miles (388 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 San Juan del Río to Mazamitla?
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 San Juan del Río to Mazamitla?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Juan del Río to Mazamitla use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-35 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Juan del Río and Mazamitla?
Closest to the road: Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, mile 31, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 32, 1 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 120, 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 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.