The Wayro route from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza is 519 miles (836 km), about 11 h 13 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 519 mi (836 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 14 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 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.
How the Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza drive plays out
MEX-57 (243 mi) and MEX-57D (100 mi) carry about 66% of the 519 miles. It runs through 8 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 5–13 | 8 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 13–15 | 2 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 15–21 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 21–30 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 30–65 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 65–70 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 70–99 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 99–170 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 170–222 | 52 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 222–319 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 319–320 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 320–362 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 362–437 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 437–443 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 443–472 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 472–478 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 478–519 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 52 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 169 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 452 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Stops between Tlaltizapán and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): National Biodiversity Pavilion (mile 72), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 123)
- Museums and history: Teopanzolco (mile 24), National Biodiversity Pavilion (mile 72), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 79), Centro Cultural Border (mile 83), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 329), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 442)
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
National Biodiversity Pavilion
Opened in 2021 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City, the National Biodiversity Pavilion is a museum about the variety of life found across Mexico.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Centro Cultural Border
Centro Cultural Border is an independent space in Colonia Roma for emerging contemporary art, multimedia and graffiti, with a café, library, bookstore and urban art workshops.
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
Baroque churches and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line the streets of Querétaro's historic center, along with the city's landmark aqueduct.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza?
About 11 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza?
About 519 miles (836 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 Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza?
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 Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MOR 14, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tlaltizapán to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Teopanzolco (archaeological site, mile 24, 1 mi from the route); National Biodiversity Pavilion (museum, mile 72, 0.6 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 123, 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 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.