The Wayro route from San Miguel, Morelos to El Oro is 163 miles (262 km), about 3 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-55D → EM 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Miguel, Morelos to El Oro is like
MEX-55D (30 mi) and MEX-134D (21 mi) carry about 31% of the 163 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Miguel, Morelos to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 22–42 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 43–52 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 52–58 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 58–66 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 66–70 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 71–76 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 76–77 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 77–98 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 98–114 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 114–144 | 30 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 144–145 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 5 | 145–163 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 14 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between San Miguel, Morelos and El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 144)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 29), Bicentennial Park (mile 71), Parque Naucalli (mile 72), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (mile 62), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 67), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 144)
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.
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.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live 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.
When you get to El Oro
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
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.
More drives to El Oro
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From San Miguel, Morelos to other places in Mexico
- San Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán
- San Miguel, Morelos to Tetela de Ocampo
- San Miguel, Morelos to Huasca de Ocampo
- San Miguel, Morelos to Metztitlán
- San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal
- San Miguel, Morelos to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel, Morelos to El Oro?
About 3 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is El Oro from San Miguel, Morelos by car?
About 163 miles (262 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 Miguel, Morelos to El Oro?
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 Miguel, Morelos to El Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Miguel, Morelos to El Oro use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D and EM 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Miguel, Morelos and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 67, 1 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 67, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 144, 0.8 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.