Ocuituco to Aquismón is about 277 road miles (446 km): roughly 7 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 277 mi (446 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 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 Ocuituco to Aquismón is like
MEX-105 (95 mi) and MEX-85 (48 mi) carry about 52% of the 277 miles. It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-85D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ocuituco to Aquismón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 19–39 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 39–52 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 54–69 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 69–73 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 73–89 | 16 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 89–104 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 104–112 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 112–128 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 128–132 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 132–211 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 211–235 | 24 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 235–240 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 240–273 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 273–277 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 10 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 52), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 109)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 25), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 109)
- Museums and history: Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 52), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ocuituco to Aquismón?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 277 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Ocuituco by car?
About 277 miles (446 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 Ocuituco to Aquismón?
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 Ocuituco to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Aquismón use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85, MEX-105 and MEX-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocuituco to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (national park, mile 24, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 57, 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 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.