The Wayro route from Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos is 119 miles (192 km), about 3 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 413 → MEX-45 → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-57 (38 mi) and QRO 413 (9 mi) carry about 39% of the 119 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-45, MEX-57. It runs through 3 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–54 | 54 | Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| QRO 413 | 54–63 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 63–64 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45 | 64–68 | 4 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 68–106 | 38 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 106–110 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 110–119 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 34 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Tlalpujahua and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Cerrito (mile 65), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 68)
- Museums and history: El Cerrito (mile 65), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 68), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 68), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 81)
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Querétaro Cathedral
Querétaro's cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip Neri, is a Catholic church built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in 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.
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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From Tlalpujahua to other places in Mexico
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- Tlalpujahua to Pinos
- Tlalpujahua to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Tlalpujahua by car?
About 119 miles (192 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 Tlalpujahua 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 Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlalpujahua to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: QRO 413, MEX-45, 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 Tlalpujahua and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: El Cerrito (archaeological site, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 68, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 68, 1 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.