The Wayro route from Tlaxco to General Zaragoza is 496 miles (799 km), about 10 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 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.
Driving Tlaxco to General Zaragoza: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (173 mi) and MEX-57D (134 mi) carry about 62% of the 496 miles. It runs through 7 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tlaxco and General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–34 | 34 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 34–112 | 78 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 112–199 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 199–297 | 98 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 297–298 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 298–339 | 41 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 339–414 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 414–420 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 420–421 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 421–449 | 28 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 449–455 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 455–496 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 14 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 41 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 206 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 260 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 429 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tlaxco and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 25), Teotihuacan (mile 52), Tula (mile 101), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 101), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 184), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 191), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 306), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 419)
Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan
Set in Apan's old train station on the former Mexico City–Veracruz line, this railroad museum preserves the town's history.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Tula
The Toltecs once ruled from Tula, now an archaeological zone. Its Coatepantli wall is carved with snakes devouring skeletons, and the famous Atlantes stand atop the main pyramid.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
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.
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.
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 does it take to drive from Tlaxco to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tlaxco to General Zaragoza?
About 496 miles (799 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 Tlaxco to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, 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 Tlaxco to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (museum, mile 25, 0.1 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 101, 1 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (archaeological site, mile 101, 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.