The Wayro route from Tequila to Cadereyta is 300 miles (483 km), about 5 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 300 mi (483 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 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 Tequila to Cadereyta is like
MEX-15D (93 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 53% of the 300 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Cadereyta, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–36 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 36–108 | 72 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 108–109 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 109–144 | 35 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 144–190 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 190–257 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 257–268 | 11 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 268–287 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 287–291 | 4 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 291–300 | 9 | Querétaro |
- Mile 104 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Cadereyta
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro (mile 257)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Guadalajara city museum (mile 40), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 44), Plazuelas (mile 152), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 192)
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
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.
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.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
More drives to Cadereyta
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- Guanajuato to Cadereyta
- Pénjamo to Cadereyta
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cadereyta
- Santa Clara del Cobre to Cadereyta
- Uruapan to Cadereyta
From Tequila to other places in Mexico
- Tequila to Temacapulín
- Tequila to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Cadereyta?
About 5 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 300 miles.
How far is Cadereyta from Tequila by car?
About 300 miles (483 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 Tequila to Cadereyta?
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 Tequila to Cadereyta?
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 Tequila to Cadereyta use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Cadereyta?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 44, 1 mi from the route); Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin (convent, mile 255, 1 mi from the route); Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro (old town, mile 257, 0.2 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.