The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango is 519 miles (836 km), about 9 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 519 mi (836 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 200 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → DGO 45 → MEX-40D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 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 Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango is like
MEX-45D (209 mi) and MEX-45 (202 mi) carry about 79% of the 519 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 200 | 1–21 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 21–26 | 5 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 27–39 | 12 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 39–195 | 156 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 195–225 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 225–228 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 228–257 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 257–291 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 291–292 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 292–299 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 299–306 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 306–314 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 314–326 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 326–454 | 128 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| DGO 45 | 454–472 | 18 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 472–516 | 44 | Durango |
| local roads | 516–519 | 3 | Durango |
- Mile 46 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 151 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 404 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and El Salto, Durango
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 38), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 214), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 214), La Ferrería (mile 465)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 34), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 396)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 38), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 38), Celaya Cathedral (mile 66), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 214), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 214), La Ferrería (mile 465)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
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.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
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.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
La Ferrería
La Ferrería is an archaeological site in Durango Municipality, set in country of mesquite and aloe.
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From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango?
About 9 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
How far is El Salto, Durango from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 519 miles (836 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 Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango?
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 Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequisquiapan to El Salto, Durango use?
In order: QRO 200, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, DGO 45 and MEX-40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequisquiapan and El Salto, Durango?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 214, 0.1 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 214, 0.1 mi from the route); La Ferrería (archaeological site, mile 465, 0.4 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.