The Wayro route from Mazamitla to Ixtenco is 417 miles (671 km), about 7 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 417 mi (671 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 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 Mazamitla to Ixtenco is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (121 mi) carry about 74% of the 417 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Mazamitla to Ixtenco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 1–28 | 27 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 30–35 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 35–53 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 53–58 | 5 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 58–247 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 247–368 | 121 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 368–417 | 49 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 6 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 352 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 360 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Mazamitla and Ixtenco
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 225), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 245), Tula (mile 291), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 291), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 308), Teotihuacan (mile 340), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 396)
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia
The ruined walls of this 16th-century Franciscan convent in Atlihuetzia rise as high as 21 meters beside the 17th-century Purísima Concepción church. The site also holds a sanctuary to Cristóbal, honored as the first Catholic child martyr in the Americas.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
- Huejotzingo to Ixtenco
- Otumba to Ixtenco
- Pachuca to Ixtenco
- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
From Mazamitla to other places in Mexico
- Mazamitla to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mazamitla to Real de Asientos
- Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to Cuanajo
- Mazamitla to Mineral de Pozos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazamitla to Ixtenco?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 417 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Mazamitla by car?
About 417 miles (671 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 Mazamitla to Ixtenco?
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 Mazamitla to Ixtenco?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mazamitla to Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mazamitla and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 291, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 291, 1 mi from the route); Ex Convento de Santa María de la Concepción Atlihuetzia (convent, mile 393, 1 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.