The Wayro route from Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce is 464 miles (746 km), about 9 h 60 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 464 mi (746 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 14 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-49 → MEX-63 → SLP 43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 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.
Driving Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (179 mi) and MEX-63 (73 mi) carry about 54% of the 464 miles. It runs through 7 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce: the road sequence
| 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 | 222–330 | 108 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 330–333 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 333–349 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 349–350 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-63 | 350–423 | 73 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 43 | 423–457 | 34 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 457–464 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
- 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)
Stops between Tlaltizapán and Real de Catorce
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Carmen complex (mile 78), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 106)
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 309)
- Museums and history: Teopanzolco (mile 24), El Carmen complex (mile 78), Angel of Independence (mile 83), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 106), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 207), Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (mile 330)
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.
El Carmen complex
Discalced Carmelites founded this convent in San Ángel on June 29, 1615; today the former convent is a museum in the south of Mexico City.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
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.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí
The Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic church on the Calzada de Guadalupe in the historic center of San Luis Potosí.
In Real de Catorce itself
High in the mountains of northern San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce is a former silver-mining town whose most prosperous era began in 1778. It joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2001, and its identity grew out of both its mining past and the culture of the Huichol (Wixárika) people.
- Túnel de Ogarrio: The Túnel de Ogarrio, the town's famous tunnel, is one of the landmarks SECTUR highlights for visitors to Real de Catorce. source
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción: The Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción is the parish church at the center of town life, and the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is its biggest celebration. source
- Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo: The Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo preserves pieces of the town's religious history. source
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce?
About 9 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 464 miles.
How far is Real de Catorce from Tlaltizapán by car?
About 464 miles (746 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 Real de Catorce?
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 Real de Catorce?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce use?
In order: MOR 14, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-49, MEX-63 and SLP 43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tlaltizapán to Real de Catorce?
Closest to the road: Teopanzolco (archaeological site, mile 24, 1 mi from the route); El Carmen complex (museum, mile 78, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 106, 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 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.