The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita is 416 miles (670 km), about 7 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 416 mi (670 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 200 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 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.
Driving Tequisquiapan to Sayulita: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (140 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 49% of the 416 miles. It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita
| 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 | 260–269 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 269–334 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 334–368 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 368–387 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 387–402 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 402–415 | 13 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 415–416 | 1 | Nayarit |
- 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)
- Mile 318 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 38), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 328)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 397)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 38), Celaya Cathedral (mile 66), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 102), Plazuelas (mile 142), Museo de Cera (mile 253), Guachimontones (mile 283), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 328)
Aqueduct of Querétaro
Finished in 1738, Querétaro's aqueduct carries 74 stone arches up to 23 meters high across a valley for about 1,280 meters. It once brought spring water to the city by gravity and still stands as a symbol of colonial Mexico.
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
Where a former chapel once stood, annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis, Celaya's main Catholic church now rises: the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
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.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita?
About 7 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 416 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita?
About 416 miles (670 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 Sayulita?
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 Sayulita?
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; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita use?
In order: QRO 200, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tequisquiapan to Sayulita?
Closest to the road: Aqueduct of Querétaro (aqueduct, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 38, 0.9 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 328, 0.5 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.