By road, Tzintzuntzan and Aquismón are about 334 miles (537 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 54 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 334 mi (537 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MEX-37D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón
MEX-120 (119 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 51% of the 334 miles. It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-37D, MEX-15D and MEX-43D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tzintzuntzan and Aquismón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-120 | 0–5 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 5–19 | 14 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 19–40 | 21 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 40–43 | 3 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 43–45 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 45–96 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 96–147 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 147–157 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 157–177 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 177–186 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 186–191 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 191–204 | 13 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 204–318 | 114 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 318–329 | 11 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 329–334 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 60 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Stops between Tzintzuntzan and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tancama (mile 265), Las Pozas (mile 310)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 150), Las Pozas (mile 310)
- Museums and history: Historic Centre of Morelia (mile 27), Celaya Cathedral (mile 117), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 145), Tancama (mile 265)
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
Celaya Cathedral
Where a former chapel once stood, annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis, Celaya's main Catholic church now rises: the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
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.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Tancama
Tancama is an archaeological site in Querétaro whose Huastec name means 'hill of fire,' a key place for understanding the Huastec culture.
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
More drives to Aquismón
- Otumba to Aquismón
- Calpulalpan to Aquismón
- Celaya to Aquismón
- Tepotzotlán to Aquismón
- Salvatierra to Aquismón
- Salamanca to Aquismón
From Tzintzuntzan to other places in Mexico
- Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán
- Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tzintzuntzan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos
- Tzintzuntzan to Nombre de Dios
- Tzintzuntzan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón?
About 334 miles (537 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 Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón?
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 Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tzintzuntzan to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tzintzuntzan and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin (convent, mile 145, 1 mi from the route); Tancama (archaeological site, mile 265, 0.4 mi from the route); Las Pozas (sculpture garden, mile 310, 0.7 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.