The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan is 210 miles (338 km), about 4 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 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 Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-55 (62 mi) and MEX-55D (60 mi) carry about 58% of the 210 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-55, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Guerrero. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–23 | 22 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 23–29 | 6 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 30–70 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 71–106 | 35 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 106–111 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 111–123 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 123–124 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 124–149 | 25 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 149–152 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 152–160 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 160–177 | 17 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 177–180 | 3 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 180–183 | 3 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 183–188 | 5 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 188–210 | 22 | Guerrero |
- Mile 33 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 161 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 172 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería Libertad (mile 11), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 71), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 171), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 188), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 188)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 129), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 144), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 171)
- Museums and history: Galería Libertad (mile 11), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 71), Museo Taller Nishizawa (mile 110), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 188), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 188)
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Museo Taller Nishizawa
A late 18th-century house in Toluca, where painter Luis Nishizawa once taught painting workshops, now preserves and displays his work, a collection of nearly 800 pieces in a range of techniques.
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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.
Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco
Silver baron José de la Borda paid for Santa Prisca with the bonanza from his San Ignacio mine in Taxco, and the church was dedicated in 1759, the same year his nearby house on the plaza was finished.
Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco
Housed in the historic Casa Humboldt in Taxco, the Museo de Arte Virreinal shows colonial sacred art recovered from the Santa Prisca parish church, along with permanent exhibitions on Alexander von Humboldt and the town's history.
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 Ezequiel Montes to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan?
About 4 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 210 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 210 miles (338 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 Ezequiel Montes 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 Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, MEX-55, MEX-55D, 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 Ezequiel Montes and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 171, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (museum, mile 188, 0.4 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.