The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Maruata is 500 miles (805 km), about 9 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 500 mi (805 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 10 → MEX-115 → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 → MEX-37D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-94D, MEX-95D, MEX-200D, MEX-37D |
| 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.
What the drive from Ocuituco to Maruata is like
MEX-200 (273 mi) and MEX-95D (135 mi) carry about 82% of the 500 miles. MEX-94D, MEX-95D, MEX-200D, MEX-37D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-95, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Guerrero, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Maruata, 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 | 10–16 | 6 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 16–24 | 8 | Morelos |
| local roads | 24–29 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 29–50 | 21 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 50–131 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 131–137 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 137–191 | 54 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 191–192 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200D | 192–205 | 13 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 205–206 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 206–378 | 172 | Guerrero |
| MEX-37D | 378–396 | 18 | Guerrero, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 396–399 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-200 | 399–500 | 101 | Michoacán |
- Mile 52 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 393 of this route: Guerrero → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (mile 7), Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 17), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 78), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 135), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 137)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 202)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 17), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 78), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 135), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 137), Tehuacalco (mile 163), Xihuacan (mile 320)
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.
Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
In this 18th-century house in Cuautla, José María Morelos lived during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla. Its INAH galleries trace regional history through Morelos and Emiliano Zapata and display "El Niño," his first cannon, a gift from the Galeana family.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
Museo Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
La Avispa is an interactive science museum in Chilpancingo, set along Federal Highway 95 and opened in 1998 as part of a state effort to promote education.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
Xihuacan
Xihuacan is a Mesoamerican archaeological site on Guerrero's Costa Grande near La Soledad de Maciel, Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, where the King of La Chole stele and ball-court rings turned up before formal digs began.
More drives to Maruata
- San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata
- Guadalajara to Maruata
- Ajijic to Maruata
- Amatitán to Maruata
- Tepatitlán to Maruata
- San Juan de los Lagos to Maruata
From Ocuituco to other places in Mexico
- Ocuituco to Omitlán
- Ocuituco to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ocuituco to Metztitlán
- Ocuituco to Bernal
- Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos
- Ocuituco to Ihuatzio
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Maruata?
About 9 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
How far is Maruata from Ocuituco by car?
About 500 miles (805 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 Maruata?
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 Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán 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 Maruata use?
In order: MOR 10, MEX-115, MEX-94D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-200D, MEX-200 and MEX-37D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (museum, mile 17, 0.1 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 78, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 137, 0.2 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 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.