The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Chacala is 521 miles (839 km), about 9 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 521 mi (839 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 2 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-106 → MEX-200 → EM 44 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 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.
How the Tlayacapan to Chacala drive plays out
MEX-15D (321 mi) and MEX-55D (29 mi) carry about 67% of the 521 miles. It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-160D, MEX-95D and MEX-55D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Tlayacapan to Chacala: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Morelos |
| MOR 2 | 3–7 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 8–20 | 12 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 21–31 | 10 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 31–32 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-106 | 32–50 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 50–54 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 54–59 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 59–62 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 62–70 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 70–75 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 75–86 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 86–115 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 115–119 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 119–375 | 256 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 375–384 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 384–449 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 449–483 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 483–501 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 501–507 | 6 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 507–516 | 9 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 516–521 | 5 | Nayarit |
- Mile 44 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 432 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Tlayacapan to Chacala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 41), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 116), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 413)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepozteco National Park (mile 16), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 41), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 43), La Marquesa National Park (mile 62), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 507)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 116), Panteón de Belén (mile 368), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 413)
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
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.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlayacapan to Chacala?
About 9 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tlayacapan to Chacala?
About 521 miles (839 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 Tlayacapan to Chacala?
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 Tlayacapan to Chacala?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tlayacapan to Chacala?
In order: MOR 2, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-106, MEX-200, EM 44, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tlayacapan and Chacala?
Closest to the road: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (national park, mile 41, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 413, 0.5 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.