The Wayro route from Taxco to Zimapán is 229 miles (369 km), about 4 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 229 mi (369 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-45 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 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 Taxco to Zimapán is like
MEX-55D (53 mi) and MEX-M40D (43 mi) carry about 42% of the 229 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-45, MEX-85 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Taxco to Zimapán, 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 | 121–164 | 43 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 164–200 | 36 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 200–205 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 205–225 | 20 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 225–229 | 4 | Hidalgo |
- 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 152 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Taxco and Zimapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 119), Tula (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 18), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 45), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Xochicalco (mile 20), Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez (mile 80), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 119), Tula (mile 167)
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.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
More drives to Zimapán
- Celaya to Zimapán
- Tlalpujahua to Zimapán
- Moroleón to Zimapán
- Pénjamo to Zimapán
- Zitácuaro to Zimapán
- Cuitzeo to Zimapán
From Taxco to other places in Mexico
- Taxco to Metepec
- Taxco to Valle de Bravo
- Taxco to Pedro Escobedo
- Taxco to Cadereyta
- Taxco to Bernal
- Taxco to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taxco to Zimapán?
About 4 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 229 miles.
How far is Zimapán from Taxco by car?
About 229 miles (369 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 Zimapán?
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 Zimapán?
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; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Taxco to Zimapán use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-45 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Taxco and Zimapán?
Closest to the road: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 119, 0.2 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 167, 0.3 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.