The Wayro route from Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán is 551 miles (886 km), about 10 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 551 mi (886 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), 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-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 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 Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-45D (202 mi) and MEX-45 (127 mi) carry about 60% of the 551 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 9 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 1–60 | 59 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 60–72 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 72–81 | 9 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 81–130 | 49 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 130–159 | 29 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 159–163 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 163–193 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 193–334 | 141 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 334–335 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 335–387 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 387–460 | 73 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 460–469 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 469–488 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 488–490 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 490–511 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 511–521 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 521–529 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 529–538 | 9 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 538–539 | 1 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 539–546 | 7 | Morelos |
| local roads | 546–551 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 135 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 389 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 422 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 473 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 506 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Sombrerete and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 174), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 479), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 480)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 352), Tula National Park (mile 426)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 174), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 475), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 475), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 480), San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 495)
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de San Carlos, in the Cuauhtémoc borough, is a national art museum devoted to European art.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
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.
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
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From Sombrerete to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán?
About 10 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Sombrerete by car?
About 551 miles (886 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 Sombrerete 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 Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Sombrerete to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-45, 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 Sombrerete and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 174, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theatre building, mile 479, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (museum, mile 480, 0.3 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.