The Wayro route from Taxco to Mineral de Pozos is 244 miles (393 km), about 5 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 244 mi (393 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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 Taxco to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-55 (65 mi) and MEX-55D (53 mi) carry about 48% of the 244 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Taxco to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| 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 | 211–231 | 20 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 231–235 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 235–244 | 9 | Guanajuato |
- 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)
Stops between Taxco and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Xochicalco (mile 20), Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez (mile 80), Calixtlahuaca (mile 84), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 203)
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.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
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.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taxco to Mineral de Pozos?
About 5 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Taxco by car?
About 244 miles (393 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Taxco to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Taxco and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez (art museum, mile 80, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 80, 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 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.