The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Temacapulín is 378 miles (608 km), about 7 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (114 mi) and MEX-57D (57 mi) carry about 45% of the 378 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Temacapulín, 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 | 94–151 | 57 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 151–204 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 204–318 | 114 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 318–332 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 332–359 | 27 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 359–361 | 2 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 361–378 | 17 | Jalisco |
- 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 191 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 51), El Cimatario National Park (mile 186)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 59), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 63), Celaya Cathedral (mile 216), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 345)
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Temacapulín?
About 7 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Ocuituco by car?
About 378 miles (608 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocuituco to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (catholic cathedral, mile 59, 1 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 104, 0.5 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.