The Wayro route from San Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos is 269 miles (433 km), about 5 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 269 mi (433 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 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 Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-45D (65 mi) and MEX-110 (56 mi) carry about 45% of the 269 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–44 | 44 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 44–62 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 62–69 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 69–107 | 38 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 107–152 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 152–217 | 65 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 217–218 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 218–256 | 38 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 256–260 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 260–269 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 29 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 97 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 218)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 115), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 154), Celaya Cathedral (mile 190), El Cerrito (mile 214), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 218), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 231)
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.
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.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Mineral de Pozos
- Celaya to Mineral de Pozos
- Salvatierra to Mineral de Pozos
- León to Mineral de Pozos
- Salamanca to Mineral de Pozos
- Irapuato to Mineral de Pozos
- Moroleón to Mineral de Pozos
From San Luis Soyatlán to other places in Mexico
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Metztitlán
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
- San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos?
About 5 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 269 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from San Luis Soyatlán by car?
About 269 miles (433 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 Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 115, 2 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 130, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 218, 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.