The Wayro route from Ixcateopan to Omitlán is 200 miles (322 km), about 4 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 200 mi (322 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 15 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 8.0 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 Omitlán is like
MEX-95D (53 mi) and MEX-85 (49 mi) carry about 51% of the 200 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 Omitlán, 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 | 191–195 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 195–200 | 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 Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 131)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 28)
- Museums and history: Teopanzolco (mile 75), Cuicuilco (mile 120), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 120), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 126), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 128), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 131), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 191)
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.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
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.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
When you get to Omitlán
Paste Museum
The Museo del Paste in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, is a food museum that shares and promotes the culinary and historical legacy of the paste.
Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala
Occupational medicine and mining history are the focus of this museum in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, which keeps the original facilities, furniture and medical equipment. Pachuca's mining archive and museum runs it.
La Dificultad Mine Museum
At the La Dificultad mine in Mineral del Monte, a site museum and interpretation center tells the area's mining and hospital history, showing how the mines moved from steam power to electricity.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Ixcateopan to other places in Mexico
- Ixcateopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ixcateopan to Tócuaro
- Ixcateopan to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Ixcateopan to Aquismón
- Ixcateopan to Chacala
- Ixcateopan to San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ixcateopan to Omitlán?
About 4 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 200 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Ixcateopan by car?
About 200 miles (322 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 Omitlán?
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 Omitlán?
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 Omitlán 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 Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Teopanzolco (archaeological site, mile 75, 1 mi from the route); Frida Kahlo Museum (art museum, mile 126, 1 mi from the route); Caricature Museum, Mexico City (art museum, mile 131, 0.3 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.