The Wayro route from Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas is 343 miles (552 km), about 6 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 343 mi (552 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → GTO 87-0 → GTO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 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 Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas is like
MEX-45D (86 mi) and MEX-55 (64 mi) carry about 44% of the 343 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 4 states: Guerrero, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas, road by road
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 138–141 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 141–149 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 149–150 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 150–180 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 180–232 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 232–318 | 86 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 87-0 | 318–331 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 331–334 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 334–343 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 39 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Ixcateopan and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 21), William Spratling Museum (mile 21), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 39), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 99), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 139)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 39), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 81), El Cimatario National Park (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 21), William Spratling Museum (mile 21), Xochicalco (mile 40), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 99), Museum José María Velasco (mile 100), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 139)
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.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
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.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 6 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 343 miles.
How far is Jalpa de Cánovas from Ixcateopan by car?
About 343 miles (552 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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, GTO 87-0 and GTO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ixcateopan and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church building, mile 21, 0.3 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 39, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic 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 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.