The Wayro route from Iguala to Lagos de Moreno is 347 miles (558 km), about 6 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95 → MEX-92D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → JAL 302 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 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 Iguala to Lagos de Moreno is like
MEX-45D (106 mi) and MEX-55 (64 mi) carry about 49% of the 347 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Iguala to Lagos de Moreno, road by road
| 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-47D | 181–233 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 233–339 | 106 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 339–346 | 7 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 346–347 | 1 | Jalisco |
- 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 180 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 220 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 330 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Iguala and Lagos de Moreno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 22), William Spratling Museum (mile 22), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 40), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (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 Cimatario National Park (mile 216), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 221)
- Museums and history: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 22), William Spratling Museum (mile 22), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 101), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 140)
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.
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.
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca
Toluca's Museo de Bellas Artes has filled a former Carmelite convent since 1945. Its galleries hold colonial-era paintings and sculpture, including an 18th-century funeral catafalque.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
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.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
When you get to Lagos de Moreno
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
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From Iguala to other places in Mexico
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- Iguala to Metepec
- Iguala to Atlixco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Iguala to Lagos de Moreno?
About 6 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
How far is Lagos de Moreno from Iguala by car?
About 347 miles (558 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 Lagos de Moreno?
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 Lagos de Moreno?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Iguala to Lagos de Moreno use?
In order: MEX-95, MEX-92D, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and JAL 302. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Iguala and Lagos de Moreno?
Closest to the road: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church building, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); William Spratling Museum (museum, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 40, 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.