The Wayro route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Taxco is 439 miles (707 km), about 8 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 3 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 17.6 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Taxco is like
MEX-45D (163 mi) and MEX-55 (63 mi) carry about 51% of the 439 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 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Taxco, 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 |
| local roads | 437–439 | 2 | 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 Taxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 68), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 321), Cosmovitral (mile 360), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 422)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 240), El Cimatario National Park (mile 245), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 422)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 48), Museo Escarcega (mile 68), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 321), Cosmovitral (mile 360), Xochicalco (mile 421)
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.
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
Cosmovitral
Toluca's Cosmovitral wraps a botanical garden of more than 500 plant species in a huge stained-glass work designed by artist Leopoldo Flores. Light filtering through the colored glass sets the mood as you walk the garden paths.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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 Taxco
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.
William Spratling Museum
Taxco's archaeological museum grew from the collection of William Spratling, the American who revived the town's silver craft in the 1930s. It shows pre-Hispanic pieces, including Olmec and Mezcala-style works, plus a gallery on silversmithing.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Taxco?
About 8 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
How far is Taxco from Guadalupe, Zacatecas by car?
About 439 miles (707 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 Taxco?
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 Taxco?
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 Taxco 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 Taxco?
Closest to the road: Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 68, 0.6 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 321, 0.4 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.