The Wayro route from Pachuca to Iguala is 171 miles (276 km), about 3 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 171 mi (276 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-85D → EM 12 → Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-91D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-85D, MEX-95D, MEX-91D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Pachuca to Iguala is like
MEX-95D (33 mi) and MEX-91D (32 mi) carry about 38% of the 171 miles. MEX-85D, MEX-95D, MEX-91D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Pachuca to Iguala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 6–21 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85D | 21–38 | 17 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–43 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| EM 12 | 43–52 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 52–55 | 3 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 55–62 | 7 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 62–68 | 6 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 68–71 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 71–93 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 93–103 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 103–111 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 111–122 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 122–137 | 15 | Morelos |
| MEX-91D | 137–169 | 32 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| local roads | 169–171 | 2 | Guerrero |
- Mile 27 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 143 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and Iguala
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 143)
- Museums and history: Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 34), Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 55), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (mile 61), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 65), Copilco (mile 66), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 111)
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.
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Established by Franciscans in Tlatelolco on January 6, 1536, the Colegio de Santa Cruz was an early school of higher learning that trained Indigenous students and interpreters.
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
This art museum in Mexico City's historic center occupies the former Palacio del Arzobispado, built in 1530 under Friar Juan de Zumárraga atop the base of a pyramid to Tezcatlipoca.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
When you get to Iguala
Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala
Iguala de la Independencia has its own museum devoted to the railroad and the telegraph, the Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo.
More drives to Iguala
- Puebla to Iguala
- San Juan del Río to Iguala
- Morelia to Iguala
- Xalapa to Iguala
- Celaya to Iguala
- San Miguel de Allende to Iguala
From Pachuca to other places in Mexico
- Pachuca to Jilotepec
- Pachuca to Metepec
- Pachuca to Atlatlahucan
- Pachuca to Malinalco
- Pachuca to Amealco
- Pachuca to Cuautla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to Iguala?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 171 miles.
How far is Iguala from Pachuca by car?
About 171 miles (276 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 Pachuca to Iguala?
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 Pachuca to Iguala?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pachuca to Iguala use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-85D, EM 12, Viaducto, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MEX-91D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Iguala?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (art museum, mile 61, 2 mi from the route); Frida Kahlo Museum (art museum, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (fortified palace, mile 111, 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.