The Wayro route from Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales is 474 miles (763 km), about 9 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 474 mi (763 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-105 → MEX-85 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 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 Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (108 mi) carry about 63% of the 474 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 6–15 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 15–22 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 22–33 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 33–34 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 34–113 | 79 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 113–114 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 114–303 | 189 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 303–307 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 307–325 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 325–331 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 331–332 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 332–398 | 66 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 398–407 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 407–409 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 409–434 | 25 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 434–441 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 441–465 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 465–469 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 469–474 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 39 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 307 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 425 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Huasca de Ocampo and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paste Museum (mile 11), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 16), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 16)
- Nature and outdoors: El Chico National Park (mile 11), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 420)
- Museums and history: Paste Museum (mile 11), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 16), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 16), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 69), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 153), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 439), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 439)
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
Paste Museum
The Museo del Paste in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, is a food museum that shares and promotes the culinary and historical legacy of the paste.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH
Inside the central building of the state university in downtown Pachuca, the UAEH Mineralogy Museum displays minerals and rocks and is one of the longest-running museums of its kind in Mexico.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
More drives to Boca de Pascuales
- Sayula to Boca de Pascuales
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
- Cotija to Boca de Pascuales
- Ajijic to Boca de Pascuales
- Amatitán to Boca de Pascuales
From Huasca de Ocampo to other places in Mexico
- Huasca de Ocampo to Pacanda
- Huasca de Ocampo to Temacapulín
- Huasca de Ocampo to Chacala
- Huasca de Ocampo to Barra de Potosí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 474 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Huasca de Ocampo by car?
About 474 miles (763 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 Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huasca de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huasca de Ocampo and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Paste Museum (museum, mile 11, 0.4 mi from the route); Monumental Clock of Pachuca (monument, mile 16, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mineralogical museum, mile 16, 0.1 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.