The Wayro route from Lagos de Moreno to San Miguel, Morelos is 322 miles (519 km), about 5 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 322 mi (519 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 302 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 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 San Miguel, Morelos is like
MEX-45D (107 mi) and MEX-57D (57 mi) carry about 51% of the 322 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lagos de Moreno to San Miguel, Morelos, 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 | 116–168 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 168–225 | 57 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-5D | 225–279 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 279–280 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 280–300 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 300–322 | 22 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
- Mile 18 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 310 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Lagos de Moreno and San Miguel, Morelos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 215), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 267), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 292), Sacromonte National Park (mile 295)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 127), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 255), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 260), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 292), Sacromonte National Park (mile 295)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 260), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 267)
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
When you get to San Miguel, Morelos
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
More drives to San Miguel, Morelos
- Cuernavaca to San Miguel, Morelos
- Zacatelco to San Miguel, Morelos
- Mexico City to San Miguel, Morelos
- Tlaxcala to San Miguel, Morelos
- Chiautempan to San Miguel, Morelos
- Apizaco to San Miguel, Morelos
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 San Miguel, Morelos?
About 5 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
How far is San Miguel, Morelos from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 322 miles (519 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 San Miguel, Morelos?
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 San Miguel, Morelos?
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; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Lagos de Moreno to San Miguel, Morelos use?
In order: JAL 302, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-5D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Lagos de Moreno and San Miguel, Morelos?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 215, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 267, 0.2 mi from the route); Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 295, 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.