The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos is 237 miles (381 km), about 4 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-57D (109 mi) and MEX-57 (21 mi) carry about 55% of the 237 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 39–94 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 94–203 | 109 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 203–224 | 21 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 224–228 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 228–237 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- 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)
Stops between Ocuituco and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 72), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 25), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 51), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 59)
- Museums and history: Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 63), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 72), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 194)
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.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
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.
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.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos?
About 4 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Ocuituco by car?
About 237 miles (381 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 72, 0.7 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 104, 0.5 mi from the route); Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic site, mile 194, 3 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.