The Wayro route from Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan is 347 miles (558 km), about 6 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 302 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 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 Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-45D (107 mi) and MEX-55 (61 mi) carry about 48% of the 347 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Guerrero. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 1–8 | 7 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 8–115 | 107 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 115–116 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 116–167 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 167–207 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 207–208 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 208–242 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 242–247 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 247–260 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 260–261 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 261–285 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 285–289 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 289–297 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 297–313 | 16 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 313–317 | 4 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 317–319 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 319–324 | 5 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 324–325 | 1 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 325–347 | 22 | Guerrero |
- Mile 18 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 169 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Lagos de Moreno and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 207), Cosmovitral (mile 246), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 308), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 325), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 325)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 127), El Cimatario National Park (mile 132), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 247), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 265), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 207), Cosmovitral (mile 246), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 247), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 325), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 325)
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
Cosmovitral
Toluca's Cosmovitral wraps a botanical garden of more than 500 plant species in a huge stained-glass work designed by artist Leopoldo Flores. Light filtering through the colored glass sets the mood as you walk the garden paths.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
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.
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.
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.
Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco
Housed in the historic Casa Humboldt in Taxco, the Museo de Arte Virreinal shows colonial sacred art recovered from the Santa Prisca parish church, along with permanent exhibitions on Alexander von Humboldt and the town's history.
When you get to Ixcateopan
Ixcateopan
Some 36 kilometers from Taxco in the rugged mountains of northern Guerrero, the ruins at Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc belong to a city that served as an important regional ceremonial center.
More drives to Ixcateopan
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- Tepoztlán to Ixcateopan
- Metepec to Ixcateopan
- Oaxtepec to Ixcateopan
- Tlayacapan to Ixcateopan
- Zacualpan de Amilpas to Ixcateopan
From Lagos de Moreno to other places in Mexico
- Lagos de Moreno to Real de Asientos
- Lagos de Moreno to Amatitán
- Lagos de Moreno to Tequila
- Lagos de Moreno to San Luis Soyatlán
- Lagos de Moreno to Bernal
- Lagos de Moreno to Ezequiel Montes
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan?
About 6 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 347 miles (558 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 Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan?
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 Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Ixcateopan use?
In order: JAL 302, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-95 and MEX-92D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Lagos de Moreno and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 308, 0.2 mi from the route); Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church building, mile 325, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (museum, mile 325, 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.