Plan on about 8 h 24 min of driving for the 356-mile (573 km) trip from Ixcateopan to Aquismón, before any stops.
| Total distance | 356 mi (573 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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.
The Ixcateopan–Aquismón drive in a few lines
MEX-105 (93 mi) and MEX-85 (82 mi) carry about 49% of the 356 miles. It runs through 6 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-92D, MEX-91D and MEX-95D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ixcateopan to Aquismón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 22–39 | 17 | Guerrero |
| MEX-91D | 39–54 | 15 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 54–72 | 18 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 72–81 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 81–116 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 116–122 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 122–130 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 130–134 | 4 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 134–183 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 183–191 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 191–206 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 206–211 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 211–289 | 78 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 289–314 | 25 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 314–318 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 318–351 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 351–356 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 42 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Interactive Museum of Economics (mile 131), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 136), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 28), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 126), El Chico National Park (mile 196), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 73), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 128), Interactive Museum of Economics (mile 131), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 136)
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.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Interactive Museum of Economics
On Tacuba Street in Mexico City's historic center, the Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE) opened in 2006 as a museum dedicated to economics.
Acueducto de Guadalupe
Built in the mid-18th century to carry drinking water from Santa María Tlalnepantla to the Villa de Guadalupe, this colonial aqueduct in northern Mexico City now stands as a historic monument.
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.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
More drives to Aquismón
- Otumba to Aquismón
- Calpulalpan to Aquismón
- Celaya to Aquismón
- Tepotzotlán to Aquismón
- Salvatierra to Aquismón
- Salamanca to Aquismón
From Ixcateopan to other places in Mexico
- Ixcateopan to Omitlán
- Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ixcateopan to Tócuaro
- Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Ixcateopan to Chacala
- Ixcateopan to San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ixcateopan to Aquismón?
About 8 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 356 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Ixcateopan by car?
About 356 miles (573 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 Ixcateopan to Aquismón?
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 Ixcateopan to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ixcateopan to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-85, MEX-105 and MEX-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ixcateopan and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Interactive Museum of Economics (museum, mile 131, 0.2 mi from the route); Acueducto de Guadalupe (monument, mile 136, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 226, 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 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.