The Wayro route from San Miguel de Allende to Tlaltizapán is 238 miles (383 km), about 4 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 238 mi (383 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-111 → 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-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Miguel de Allende to Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-57D (126 mi) and MEX-95D (31 mi) carry about 66% of the 238 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-111, 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 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Miguel de Allende to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-111 | 2–22 | 20 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 22–148 | 126 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 148–156 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 156–175 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 175–176 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 176–198 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 198–208 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 208–216 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 216–225 | 9 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 225–227 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 227–232 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 232–238 | 6 | Morelos |
- Mile 17 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 161 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between San Miguel de Allende and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 139), Six Flags México (mile 171), Universum (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Borda (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 30), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 139), Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 162), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 166), Universum (mile 173)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 171)
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.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
How Doth the Little Crocodile
How Doth the Little Crocodile is both a painting and an outdoor bronze sculpture by British-born Mexican artist Leonora Carrington, who first painted it in 1998.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Jardín Borda
Built in the first half of the 18th century for silver miner José de la Borda, this colonial-era house has an artificial lake, fountains and gardens once fed by the hydraulic engineering of its day.
More drives to Tlaltizapán
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- Atlixco to Tlaltizapán
- Mexico City to Tlaltizapán
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- Zacatelco to Tlaltizapán
- Tlaxcala to Tlaltizapán
From San Miguel de Allende to other places in Mexico
- San Miguel de Allende to Pénjamo
- San Miguel de Allende to Tócuaro
- San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín
- San Miguel de Allende to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- San Miguel de Allende to Calvillo
- San Miguel de Allende to Zacatecas
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel de Allende to Tlaltizapán?
About 4 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 238 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from San Miguel de Allende by car?
About 238 miles (383 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 Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-111, 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 San Miguel de Allende and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 139, 0.9 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 171, 0.7 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 173, 0.6 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.