The Wayro route from Oaxtepec to Temacapulín is 378 miles (609 km), about 6 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 378 mi (609 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Oaxtepec to Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (113 mi) and MEX-57 (71 mi) carry about 49% of the 378 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxtepec to Temacapulín, road by road
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 151–152 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 152–205 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 205–318 | 113 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 318–319 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 319–333 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 333–359 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 359–362 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 362–378 | 16 | Jalisco |
- 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 192 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 302 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Oaxtepec and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 87)
- Nature and outdoors: Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 40), El Cimatario National Park (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 60), Angel of Independence (mile 64), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 64), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 87), Celaya Cathedral (mile 217), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 339)
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.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to Temacapulín?
About 6 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Oaxtepec by car?
About 378 miles (609 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Oaxtepec to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Oaxtepec and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 64, 1 mi from the route); Angel of Independence (monument, mile 64, 2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 87, 0.9 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.