The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán is 185 miles (297 km), about 3 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 185 mi (297 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-57D (80 mi) and MEX-95D (29 mi) carry about 59% of the 185 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–94 | 80 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 94–103 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 103–122 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 124–145 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 145–155 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 155–163 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 163–171 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 173–180 | 7 | Morelos |
| local roads | 180–185 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 111), Universum (mile 120)
- Nature and outdoors: El Pensil Mexicano (mile 107)
- Museums and history: Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 89), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 109), Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 111), Copilco (mile 115), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 115), Universum (mile 120), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 163)
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
El Pensil Mexicano
At 80 Lago Chiem street in Mexico City's Colonia Pensil, El Pensil Mexicano is a Baroque-style garden on a 3,000-square-meter lot, one of the last remnants of New Spain's pleasure gardens.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Archaeological site of Mixcoac
Once on the shore of Lake Texcoco, Mixcoac is a Mexica archaeological zone that, in its final phase, was under the rule of Tenochtitlan.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán?
About 3 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 185 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 185 miles (297 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 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tequisquiapan to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-120, 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 Tequisquiapan and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Archaeological site of Mixcoac (archaeological site, mile 111, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (museum, mile 115, 1 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 120, 0.6 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.