Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 500-mile (805 km) trip from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza, before any stops.
| Total distance | 500 mi (805 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 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.
On the road from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza
MEX-57 (243 mi) and MEX-57D (100 mi) carry about 69% of the 500 miles. It runs through 8 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-160D, MEX-95D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 1–17 | 16 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 17–46 | 29 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 46–51 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 51–80 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 80–151 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 151–203 | 52 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 203–204 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 204–301 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 301–343 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 343–418 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 418–424 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 424–453 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 453–459 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 459–500 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 33 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 433 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Stops between Oaxtepec and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Six Flags México (mile 55), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 60)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Bombilla (mile 60), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 60), Tula National Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 64), Centro de la Imagen (mile 64), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 310), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 424)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 55)
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Centro de la Imagen
In Mexico City, the Centro de la Imagen is a cultural center that visitors can add to their list of stops in town.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Oaxtepec by car?
About 500 miles (805 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 Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza?
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 Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oaxtepec to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 55, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque de la Bombilla (park, mile 60, 0.9 mi from the route); Viveros de Coyoacán (national park, mile 60, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.