The Wayro route from Metztitlán to Maruata is 544 miles (875 km), about 9 h 31 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 544 mi (875 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | HGO 37 → MEX-105 → MEX-85 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-37D → MEX-14D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 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 Metztitlán to Maruata is like
MEX-37D (171 mi) and MEX-200 (102 mi) carry about 50% of the 544 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guerrero. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metztitlán to Maruata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGO 37 | 0–14 | 14 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 15–30 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 30–34 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 34–49 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 49–56 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 56–67 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 67–68 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 68–147 | 79 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 148–238 | 90 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 238–239 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 239–277 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 277–305 | 28 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 305–306 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 306–439 | 133 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 439–442 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-200 | 442–544 | 102 | Michoacán |
- Mile 73 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 403 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 437 of this route: Guerrero → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Metztitlán and Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 7), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 15), Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 7), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 15), El Chico National Park (mile 45), Rayón National Park (mile 169), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 306)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 68), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 187), Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro (mile 281)
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Templo y exconvento de San Agustín
Founded in 1536 and built between 1542 and 1562, the Augustinian church and former convent of San Agustín in Atotonilco el Grande has a Plateresque design and frescoes.
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.
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.
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.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro's basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud) rises on pre-Hispanic platforms beside its own plaza. Bishop Vasco de Quiroga planned it as a five-nave cathedral, only one nave was finished, and his remains rest inside.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
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From Metztitlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metztitlán to Maruata?
About 9 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Maruata from Metztitlán by car?
About 544 miles (875 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 Metztitlán to Maruata?
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 Metztitlán to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Metztitlán to Maruata use?
In order: HGO 37, MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metztitlán and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 15, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (convent, mile 32, 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 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.