The Wayro route from Metepec to Ixcateopan is 97 miles (156 km), about 2 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 97 mi (156 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55D → MEX-55 → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Metepec to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-55D (24 mi) and MEX-55 (17 mi) carry about 42% of the 97 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Guerrero. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 10–11 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 11–35 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 35–39 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 39–47 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 47–64 | 17 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 64–67 | 3 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 67–70 | 3 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 70–75 | 5 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 75–97 | 22 | Guerrero |
- Mile 48 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 59), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 76), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 76)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 16), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 32), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 59)
- Museums and history: Xochicalco (mile 57), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 76), Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (mile 76)
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.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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
- Oaxtepec to Ixcateopan
- Tlayacapan to Ixcateopan
- Zacualpan de Amilpas to Ixcateopan
- Ocuituco to Ixcateopan
From Metepec to other places in Mexico
- Metepec to Valle de Bravo
- Metepec to El Oro
- Metepec to Ezequiel Montes
- Metepec to Zimapán
- Metepec to Tócuaro
- Metepec to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Ixcateopan?
About 2 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 97 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Metepec by car?
About 97 miles (156 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 Metepec 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 Metepec to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Metepec to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-55D, MEX-55, 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 Metepec and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 59, 0.1 mi from the route); Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church building, mile 76, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Virreinal de Taxco (museum, mile 76, 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.