The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Boca de Pascuales is 492 miles (792 km), about 9 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 492 mi (792 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 58 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 |
| 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 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 Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (108 mi) carry about 60% of the 492 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D 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 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Boca de Pascuales, 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 | 459–483 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 483–487 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 487–492 | 5 | Colima |
- 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 373 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 57), La Marquesa National Park (mile 76), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 438)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 171), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 457), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 457)
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.
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.
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.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
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.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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 Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Ocuituco by car?
About 492 miles (792 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 Boca de Pascuales?
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 Boca de Pascuales?
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 Boca de Pascuales 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 and MEX-54D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: 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); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 171, 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.