The Wayro route from Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo is 206 miles (332 km), about 4 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 206 mi (332 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 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.
What the drive from Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-95D (53 mi) and MEX-85 (49 mi) carry about 50% of the 206 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo, 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 | 191–201 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 201–206 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Ixcateopan and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (mile 131)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 28), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 119), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 126), El Chico National Park (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 73), National Biodiversity Pavilion (mile 120), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (mile 131)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 123)
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.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
National Biodiversity Pavilion
Opened in 2021 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City, the National Biodiversity Pavilion is a museum about the variety of life found across Mexico.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
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.
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
This art museum in Mexico City's historic center occupies the former Palacio del Arzobispado, built in 1530 under Friar Juan de Zumárraga atop the base of a pyramid to Tezcatlipoca.
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.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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From Ixcateopan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 4 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 206 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Ixcateopan by car?
About 206 miles (332 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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ixcateopan and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Zoológico Los Coyotes (zoo, mile 123, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (art museum, mile 131, 0.4 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.