Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo is about 518 road miles (833 km): roughly 8 h 29 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 518 mi (833 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 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.
Driving Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (320 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 77% of the 518 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–4 | 3 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 4–19 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 19–71 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 71–137 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 137–149 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 149–403 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 403–482 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 482–483 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 483–494 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 494–502 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 502–512 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 512–518 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 89 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 434 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 478 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Lo de Marcos and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 107), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 498)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 9), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 498), El Chico National Park (mile 507)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 107), Guadalajara city museum (mile 152), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 401), Tula (mile 447)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Dedicated to Divine Providence, the cathedral in Atlacomulco is the principal Catholic church in town and the seat of the local diocese.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina
The Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina is a theater in the city of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
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From Lo de Marcos to other places in Mexico
- Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya
- Lo de Marcos to Boca de Pascuales
- Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal
- Lo de Marcos to Omitlán
- Lo de Marcos to Mexcaltitán
- Lo de Marcos to Troncones
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 8 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 518 miles (833 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 Lo de Marcos 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 Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lo de Marcos and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 107, 0.6 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 447, 1 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 498, 0.7 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.