The Wayro route from Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos is 237 miles (381 km), about 4 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-57D (108 mi) and MEX-115 (20 mi) carry about 54% of the 237 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 39–94 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 94–202 | 108 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 202–203 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 203–223 | 20 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 223–227 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 227–237 | 10 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 9 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 97 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Tetela del Volcán and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 51), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 59), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 194)
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos?
About 4 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Tetela del Volcán by car?
About 237 miles (381 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 Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela del Volcán and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Guerrero Chimalli (colossal statue, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 103, 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.