Ocuituco to Teúl de González Ortega is about 457 road miles (735 km): roughly 8 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 457 mi (735 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 10 → MEX-115 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-106 → MEX-200 → EM 44 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 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.
The Ocuituco–Teúl de González Ortega drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (239 mi) and MEX-23 (67 mi) carry about 67% of the 457 miles. It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-160D, MEX-95D and MEX-55D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ocuituco to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 10–13 | 3 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 14–34 | 20 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 34–45 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-106 | 45–63 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 73–76 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 76–83 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 84–89 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 89–99 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 99–129 | 30 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 129–132 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 132–371 | 239 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 371–389 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 389–456 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 456–457 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 58 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 427 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ocuituco and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (mile 7), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130), Guadalajara Zoo (mile 383)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 55), La Marquesa National Park (mile 76), Rayón National Park (mile 153), Mirador Independencia Park (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 130), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 388), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 388)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 383)
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.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
In Teúl de González Ortega itself
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Ocuituco by car?
About 457 miles (735 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas 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 Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MOR 10, MEX-115, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-106, MEX-200, EM 44, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ocuituco and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (convent, mile 7, 0.3 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (national park, mile 55, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 130, 0.1 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.