The Wayro route from Uruapan to Aquismón is 369 miles (594 km), about 8 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 369 mi (594 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-14D → MEX-37D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-120 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-14D, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 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.
Driving Uruapan to Aquismón: the shape of the trip
MEX-120 (114 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 45% of the 369 miles. It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-14D, MEX-37D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Uruapan to Aquismón: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 4–37 | 33 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 37–75 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 75–79 | 4 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 79–80 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 80–131 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 131–132 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 132–183 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 183–193 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 193–213 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 213–221 | 8 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 221–226 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 226–240 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 240–354 | 114 | Querétaro, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 354–365 | 11 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 365–369 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 95 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 174 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 329 of this route: Querétaro → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Uruapan and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 181), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 294), Las Pozas (mile 345)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 185), Las Pozas (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro (mile 33), Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares (mile 33), Historic Centre of Morelia (mile 63), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 181), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 294)
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro's basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud) rises on pre-Hispanic platforms beside its own plaza. Bishop Vasco de Quiroga planned it as a five-nave cathedral, only one nave was finished, and his remains rest inside.
Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares
Housed in an 18th-century building adapted from the Colegio de San Nicolás, which Vasco de Quiroga founded in the 16th century, this INAH museum in Pátzcuaro shows Purépecha pottery, textiles, woodwork and lacquerware.
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.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Santiago de Jalpan mission
Built between 1751 and 1758 under Franciscan friar Junípero Serra, the Misión de Santiago de Jalpan is one of five Franciscan missions raised in Querétaro's Sierra Gorda.
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
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- Salamanca to Aquismón
From Uruapan to other places in Mexico
- Uruapan to Amatitán
- Uruapan to Tequila
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Uruapan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Uruapan to Real de Asientos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Uruapan to Aquismón?
About 8 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 369 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uruapan to Aquismón?
About 369 miles (594 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 Uruapan 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 Uruapan 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.
What roads does the drive from Uruapan to Aquismón use?
In order: MEX-14D, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100, MEX-120 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Uruapan to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 181, 1 mi from the route); Santiago de Jalpan mission (mission, mile 294, 0.7 mi from the route); Las Pozas (sculpture garden, mile 345, 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.