The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Metztitlán is 162 miles (261 km), about 3 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Metztitlán is like
MEX-105 (31 mi) and MEX-115 (20 mi) carry about 31% of the 162 miles. MEX-85D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Metztitlán, road by road
| 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 | 132–147 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 148–162 | 14 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 10 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 119), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 147), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 155)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 25), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 147), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 77), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 119)
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.
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.
Cerrito de Los Melones
Named for the place where it sits, Cerrito de los Melones, the Ahuehuetitlán archaeological zone of ruler Nezahualcóyotl's palace is one of the few explored traces of the great pre-Hispanic city of Acolhuacan.
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.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Acosta Mine Museum
In Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Museo de Sitio Mina de Acosta is devoted to the history of mining and is run by Pachuca's Archivo Histórico y Museo de Minería.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
More drives to Metztitlán
- Pachuca to Metztitlán
- Actopan to Metztitlán
- Tulancingo to Metztitlán
- Zimapán to Metztitlán
- Otumba to Metztitlán
- Calpulalpan to Metztitlán
From Ocuituco to other places in Mexico
- Ocuituco to Omitlán
- Ocuituco to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ocuituco to Bernal
- Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos
- Ocuituco to Ihuatzio
- Ocuituco to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Metztitlán?
About 3 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Ocuituco by car?
About 162 miles (261 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 0.3 mi from the route); Acosta Mine Museum (museum, mile 119, 0.6 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 147, 0.0 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.