The Wayro route from Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan is 266 miles (428 km), about 5 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 100 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 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 Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-55 (62 mi) and MEX-55D (58 mi) carry about 45% of the 266 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-55D, MEX-92D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-55, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Guerrero. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 100 | 0–9 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 9–14 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-57 | 14–34 | 20 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 35–85 | 50 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 86–126 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 126–127 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 127–161 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 161–167 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 167–179 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 179–180 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 180–204 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 204–208 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 208–216 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 216–232 | 16 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 232–236 | 4 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 236–238 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 238–244 | 6 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 244–266 | 22 | Guerrero |
- Mile 28 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 217 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 228 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Mineral de Pozos and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 127), Parque de la Ciencia Fundadores (mile 165), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 227), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 244), William Spratling Museum (mile 244)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 185), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 43), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 127), Parque de la Ciencia Fundadores (mile 165), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 244), William Spratling Museum (mile 244)
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
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.
Parque de la Ciencia Fundadores
Opened in 2021 in downtown Toluca on the site of the former Plaza Ángel María Garibay, this science park adds green space, children's play areas and a planetarium with a 360-degree screen.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Tlaltizapán to Ixcateopan
- Tepoztlán to Ixcateopan
- Metepec to Ixcateopan
- Oaxtepec to Ixcateopan
- Tlayacapan to Ixcateopan
- Zacualpan de Amilpas to Ixcateopan
From Mineral de Pozos to other places in Mexico
- Mineral de Pozos to Temacapulín
- Mineral de Pozos to Tócuaro
- Mineral de Pozos to Pacanda
- Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán
- Mineral de Pozos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 266 miles.
How far is Ixcateopan from Mineral de Pozos by car?
About 266 miles (428 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 Mineral de Pozos 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 Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan use?
In order: GTO 100, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-55, MEX-55D, 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 Mineral de Pozos and Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 227, 0.2 mi from the route); Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church building, mile 244, 0.4 mi from the route); William Spratling Museum (museum, mile 244, 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.