The Wayro route from Iguala to General Zaragoza is 529 miles (851 km), about 11 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95 → MEX-92D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 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.
Driving Iguala to General Zaragoza: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (172 mi) and MEX-57D (99 mi) carry about 51% of the 529 miles. It runs through 7 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-92D, MEX-55D and MEX-M40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Iguala to General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 1–24 | 23 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 24–29 | 5 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 29–35 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 35–58 | 23 | Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 58–63 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 63–87 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 87–89 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 89–99 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 99–110 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 110–139 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 139–142 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 142–150 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 150–151 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 151–181 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 181–232 | 51 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 232–329 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 329–330 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 330–372 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 372–447 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 447–453 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 453–482 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 482–488 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 488–529 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 37 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 40 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 51 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 461 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Stops between Iguala and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 22), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 40), Toluca Cathedral (mile 101), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 140)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 40), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 83), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 22), Toluca Cathedral (mile 101), Museum José María Velasco (mile 101), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 140), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 452)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Baroque churches and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line the streets of Querétaro's historic center, along with the city's landmark aqueduct.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Iguala to General Zaragoza?
About 11 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Iguala by car?
About 529 miles (851 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 Iguala to General Zaragoza?
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 Iguala to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Iguala to General Zaragoza?
In order: MEX-95, MEX-92D, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Iguala and General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 40, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 140, 0.2 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.