The Wayro route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan is 460 miles (741 km), about 8 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 460 mi (741 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-47D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-45D (163 mi) and MEX-55 (63 mi) carry about 49% of the 460 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-55, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Guerrero. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 4–25 | 21 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 25–53 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 53–57 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 57–87 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 87–229 | 142 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 229–280 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 280–320 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 320–321 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 321–355 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 355–361 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 361–373 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 373–375 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 375–399 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 399–403 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 403–410 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 410–427 | 17 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 427–431 | 4 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 431–432 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 432–437 | 5 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 437–439 | 2 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 439–460 | 21 | Guerrero |
- Mile 30 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 241 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 412 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 415 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 426 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Museum (mile 68), Teatro Morelos (mile 68), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 360), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 422)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 245), Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos (mile 357), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 379), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 422)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 48), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 68), Toluca Cathedral (mile 360), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 360)
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos
This Toluca park, one of the State of Mexico's protected natural areas, is home to more than 500 species of plants and animals. Families come for the axolotl center, bat house, small farm and jogging track.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan?
About 8 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Guadalupe, Zacatecas by car?
About 460 miles (741 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-47D, 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 68, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 68, 0.2 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 422, 0.3 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.