The Wayro route from Mexico City to Taxco is 100 miles (161 km), about 2 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 100 mi (161 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Mexico City to Taxco is like
MEX-95 (37 mi) and MEX-95D (33 mi) carry about 70% of the 100 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Mexico City to Taxco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 9–12 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 12–34 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 34–43 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 43–52 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 52–63 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 63–91 | 28 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 91–94 | 3 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 94–99 | 5 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 99–100 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 29 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and Taxco
- Nature and outdoors: Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 21), El Tepozteco National Park (mile 47), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 17), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 47), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 51)
Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón
The Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón is one of the main university theaters in UNAM's Centro Cultural Universitario in Mexico City.
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Founded in 2012 by architect Fernando Romero and Soumaya Slim, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura in Mexico City exhibits and studies design, with more than 1,500 objects and Enrique del Moral's personal library.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
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.
When you get to Taxco
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.
William Spratling Museum
Taxco's archaeological museum grew from the collection of William Spratling, the American who revived the town's silver craft in the 1930s. It shows pre-Hispanic pieces, including Olmec and Mezcala-style works, plus a gallery on silversmithing.
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.
More drives to Taxco
- Morelia to Taxco
- Celaya to Taxco
- San Miguel de Allende to Taxco
- Pátzcuaro to Taxco
- Irapuato to Taxco
- Salamanca to Taxco
From Mexico City to other places in Mexico
- Mexico City to Metepec
- Mexico City to Toluca
- Mexico City to Cuernavaca
- Mexico City to Atlatlahucan
- Mexico City to Malinalco
- Mexico City to Cuautla
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mexico City to Taxco?
About 2 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 100 miles.
How far is Taxco from Mexico City by car?
About 100 miles (161 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 Mexico City to Taxco?
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 Mexico City to Taxco?
The U.S. State Department rates Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider 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 Mexico City to Taxco use?
In order: Viaducto, MEX-95D, 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 Mexico City and Taxco?
Closest to the road: Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (theatre building, mile 11, 3 mi from the route); Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (museum, mile 17, 2 mi from the route); Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (fortified palace, mile 51, 2 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.