Ixcateopan to Chacala is about 544 road miles (876 km): roughly 9 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 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.
The Ixcateopan–Chacala drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (321 mi) and MEX-55D (53 mi) carry about 69% of the 544 miles. It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-92D, MEX-55D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ixcateopan and Chacala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 22–27 | 5 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 27–34 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 34–57 | 23 | Guerrero, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 57–62 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 62–86 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 88–98 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 98–109 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 109–138 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 138–142 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 142–398 | 256 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 398–407 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 407–472 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 472–506 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 506–524 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 524–530 | 6 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 530–531 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 531–539 | 8 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 539–544 | 5 | Nayarit |
- Mile 39 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 455 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ixcateopan and Chacala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 21), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 39), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 99), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 139)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 39), Agua Azul (mile 391), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 531)
- Museums and history: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 21), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 99), Toluca Cathedral (mile 100), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 139), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 391), National Museum of Tequila (mile 426)
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.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
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.
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.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Inside Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, the Museum of Paleontology opened in 2000 as one of only a few Mexican museums devoted to fossils, with exhibits developed with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ixcateopan to Chacala?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Chacala from Ixcateopan by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Chacala?
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 Chacala?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ixcateopan to Chacala?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ixcateopan to Chacala?
Closest to the road: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church, mile 21, 0.3 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 39, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 139, 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.