The Wayro route from Taxco to General Zaragoza is 507 miles (816 km), about 11 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 507 mi (816 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 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.
On the road from Taxco to General Zaragoza
MEX-57 (172 mi) and MEX-57D (98 mi) carry about 53% of the 507 miles. It runs through 7 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-92D, MEX-55D and MEX-M40D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Taxco to General Zaragoza: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 2–7 | 5 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 7–13 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 13–37 | 24 | Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 37–41 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 41–65 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 65–67 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 67–78 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 78–88 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 88–117 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 117–121 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 121–129 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 129–160 | 31 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 160–210 | 50 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 210–211 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 211–308 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 308–350 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 350–425 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 425–431 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 431–460 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 460–466 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 466–507 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 15 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 26 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 29 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 271 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 439 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Stops between Taxco and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18), Cosmovitral (mile 80), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 61), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 297)
- Museums and history: Cosmovitral (mile 80), Calixtlahuaca (mile 84), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 119), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 195), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 430)
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.
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
Cosmovitral
Toluca's Cosmovitral wraps a botanical garden of more than 500 plant species in a huge stained-glass work designed by artist Leopoldo Flores. Light filtering through the colored glass sets the mood as you walk the garden paths.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Dedicated to Divine Providence, the cathedral in Atlacomulco is the principal Catholic church in town and the seat of the local diocese.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
El Gogorrón National Park
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
Matehuala Cathedral
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Taxco to General Zaragoza?
About 11 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 507 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Taxco by car?
About 507 miles (816 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 Taxco to General Zaragoza?
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 Taxco to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Taxco to General Zaragoza?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Taxco to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Cosmovitral (museum, mile 80, 0.8 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 119, 0.2 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 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.