Plan on about 7 h 53 min of driving for the 378-mile (608 km) trip from Tequisquiapan to Mascota, before any stops.
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 200 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 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.
How the Tequisquiapan to Mascota drive plays out
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-15D (75 mi) carry about 48% of the 378 miles. It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tequisquiapan to Mascota
| 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 | 39–104 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 104–150 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 150–163 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 163–185 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 185–260 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 260–271 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 271–378 | 107 | Jalisco |
- Mile 46 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Mascota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 34), Parque Walt Disney (mile 252)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 38), Celaya Cathedral (mile 66), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 102), Plazuelas (mile 142), Panteón de Belén (mile 254), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 285)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
Celaya Cathedral
The space now taken by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the main Catholic church in Celaya, was once a chapel annexed to the Temple of St. Francis next door.
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.
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.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tequisquiapan to Mascota?
About 7 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
How far is Mascota from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 378 miles (608 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 Mascota?
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 Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tequisquiapan to Mascota?
In order: QRO 200, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tequisquiapan and Mascota?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 38, 1 mi from the route); Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, mile 38, 1 mi from the route); Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 285, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.