The Wayro route from San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo is 370 miles (596 km), about 6 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 370 mi (596 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 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 San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (80 mi) carry about 73% of the 370 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–44 | 44 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 44–62 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 62–66 | 4 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 66–255 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 255–335 | 80 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 335–336 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 336–347 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 347–355 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 355–365 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 365–370 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 29 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 287 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 318 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo El Rehilete (mile 348), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 349), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 361)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 234), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 349), El Chico National Park (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 254), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 300), Museo El Rehilete (mile 348), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 355), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 355), Acosta Mine Museum (mile 361)
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
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.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 6 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from San Luis Soyatlán by car?
About 370 miles (596 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 San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 San Luis Soyatlán to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 348, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 349, 0.2 mi from the route); Acosta Mine Museum (museum, mile 361, 0.4 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.