The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan is 162 miles (260 km), about 3 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (260 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-136D → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D, MEX-95D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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.
What the drive from Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-95 (37 mi) and MEX-95D (34 mi) carry about 44% of the 162 miles. MEX-136D, MEX-95D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–23 | 23 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 23–25 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136D | 25–34 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 34–47 | 13 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| local roads | 47–51 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 51–52 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 52–74 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 74–83 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 83–92 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 92–104 | 12 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 104–132 | 28 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 132–134 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 134–139 | 5 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 139–140 | 1 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 140–162 | 22 | Guerrero |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 36 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 69 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Alameda Oriente (mile 36)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Alameda Oriente (mile 36), Jardín Borda (mile 92), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Museo Fuego Nuevo (mile 43), Zona Arqueológica Cerro de la Estrella (mile 43), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 58)
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Alameda Oriente
Alameda Oriente is an 82.9-hectare ecological park in the Venustiano Carranza borough, split into nine zones with sports and recreational facilities, green areas and a garden.
Museo Fuego Nuevo
The Museo de Fuego Nuevo is an archaeological museum on Cerro de la Estrella, in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City.
Zona Arqueológica Cerro de la Estrella
On Cerro de la Estrella in Iztapalapa, this archaeological zone's most visible platform dates from the Mexica Postclassic period.
Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón
The Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón is one of the main university theaters in UNAM's Centro Cultural Universitario in Mexico City.
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Founded in 2012 by architect Fernando Romero and Soumaya Slim, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura in Mexico City exhibits and studies design, with more than 1,500 objects and Enrique del Moral's personal library.
Jardín Borda
Built in the first half of the 18th century for silver miner José de la Borda, this colonial-era house has an artificial lake, fountains and gardens once fed by the hydraulic engineering of its day.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
When you get to Ixcateopan
Ixcateopan
Some 36 kilometers from Taxco in the rugged mountains of northern Guerrero, the ruins at Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc belong to a city that served as an important regional ceremonial center.
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From Calpulalpan to other places in Mexico
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- Calpulalpan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Calpulalpan to Actopan
- Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan
- Calpulalpan to Metepec
- Calpulalpan to Jilotepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan?
About 3 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Calpulalpan by car?
About 162 miles (260 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 Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan?
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 Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calpulalpan to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-136D, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MEX-92D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Alameda Oriente (park, mile 36, 0.2 mi from the route); Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (museum, mile 58, 2 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.