The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Barra de Navidad is 553 miles (890 km), about 10 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 553 mi (890 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 10 → MEX-115 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-106 → MEX-200 → EM 44 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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 Ocuituco to Barra de Navidad is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (109 mi) carry about 54% of the 553 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-106, MEX-200, MEX-55, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Barra de Navidad, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MOR 10 | 1–6 | 5 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 6–10 | 4 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 10–13 | 3 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 14–34 | 20 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 34–45 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-106 | 45–63 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 73–76 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 76–83 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 84–89 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 89–99 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 99–129 | 30 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 129–132 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 132–321 | 189 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 321–325 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 325–344 | 19 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 344–349 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 349–351 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 351–416 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 416–425 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 425–428 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 428–452 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 452–459 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 459–484 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 484–486 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 486–523 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 523–551 | 28 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 551–553 | 2 | Jalisco |
- Mile 58 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 374 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 539 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Barra de Navidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (mile 7), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 29), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 438)
- Museums and history: Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 29), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 496)
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
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.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
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.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Barra de Navidad?
About 10 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 553 miles.
How far is Barra de Navidad from Ocuituco by car?
About 553 miles (890 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 Barra de Navidad?
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 Barra de Navidad?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Barra de Navidad use?
In order: MOR 10, MEX-115, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-106, MEX-200, EM 44, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Barra de Navidad?
Closest to the road: Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (convent, mile 7, 0.3 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 55, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 130, 0.1 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 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.