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The 15 Best Day Trips from Santiago de Querétaro

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, led by León de los Aldama, Morelia, Irapuato. The closest is San Juan del Río, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Santiago de Querétaro at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
León de los Aldama147 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Morelia129 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Irapuato101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
San Miguel de Allende52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
San Juan del Río46 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Heróica Zitácuaro128 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Tepeji del Río de Ocampo133 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Silao de la Victoria115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Valle de Santiago86 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Cortazar61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Acámbaro71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Uriangato96 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Luis de la Paz80 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Moroleón98 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Juventino Rosas63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Santiago de Querétaro

  1. 1

    León de los Aldama, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Santiago de Querétaro4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Parque Zoológico de León - Zooleón.

  2. 2

    Morelia, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Santiago de Querétaro4 hr round trip

    Known for Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez.

  3. 3

    Irapuato, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Santiago de Querétaro3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    San Juan del Río, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Santiago de Querétaro1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Heróica Zitácuaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south of Santiago de Querétaro4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Tepeji del Río de Ocampo, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Santiago de Querétaro4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Silao de la Victoria, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Santiago de Querétaro3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Valle de Santiago, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cortazar, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Acámbaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Uriangato, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Santiago de Querétaro3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    San Luis de la Paz, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Moroleón, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Santiago de Querétaro3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Juventino Rosas, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Santiago de Querétaro2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Santiago de Querétaro to León de los Aldama

A realistic pace for León de los Aldama, 147 km from Santiago de Querétaro. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Santiago de Querétaro
  2. 09:50Arrive in León de los Aldama (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Parque Zoológico de León - Zooleón
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of León de los Aldama
  6. 15:50Head back to Santiago de Querétaro
  7. 18:10Home in Santiago de Querétaro

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Santiago de Querétaro?
The best day trips from Santiago de Querétaro are León de los Aldama, Morelia, Irapuato, San Miguel de Allende, San Juan del Río. The closest is San Juan del Río, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Santiago de Querétaro?
San Juan del Río is the closest, 46 km south-east of Santiago de Querétaro, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Santiago de Querétaro?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Santiago de Querétaro: San Juan del Río (55 min), San Miguel de Allende (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Santiago de Querétaro for a day out?
León de los Aldama is the largest city in day-trip range, 147 km north-west of Santiago de Querétaro and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Santiago de Querétaro?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is León de los Aldama at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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