The Wayro route from Ocuituco to General Zaragoza is 500 miles (804 km), about 10 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 500 mi (804 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | 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 Ocuituco to General Zaragoza
MEX-57 (173 mi) and MEX-57D (156 mi) carry about 66% of the 500 miles. It runs through 7 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Ocuituco to General Zaragoza
| 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 | 39–94 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 94–203 | 109 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 203–300 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 301–342 | 41 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 342–418 | 76 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 418–424 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 424–452 | 28 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 452–459 | 7 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 459–500 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 10 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 97 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 209 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 432 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
What to see on the way from Ocuituco to General Zaragoza
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 25), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 59), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 65), Tula National Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 59), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 187), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 309), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 423)
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
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.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
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
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Ocuituco by car?
About 500 miles (804 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 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 Ocuituco to General Zaragoza?
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; 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 Ocuituco to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-57, 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 Ocuituco to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (cathedral, mile 59, 1 mi from the route); El Tepeyac National Park (national park, mile 65, 6 mi from the route); Matehuala Cathedral (cathedral, mile 423, 2 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.