The Wayro route from Tlayacapan to Pinos is 377 miles (607 km), about 7 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 377 mi (607 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 2 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-49 → ZAC 291 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 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 Tlayacapan to Pinos is like
MEX-57 (178 mi) and MEX-57D (53 mi) carry about 61% of the 377 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-49 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tlayacapan to Pinos, road by road
| 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 | 21–49 | 28 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 49–54 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 54–84 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 84–154 | 70 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 154–207 | 53 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 207–315 | 108 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 315–318 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 318–360 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 360–361 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 361–375 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 375–377 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 37 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 154 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Tlayacapan and Pinos
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepozteco National Park (mile 16), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 293)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 63), Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 67), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 68), Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 87), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 199), Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 314), Museo Regional Potosino (mile 318)
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.
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares explores the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, from Indigenous peoples to regional and social traditions.
Chapultepec aqueduct
The Chapultepec aqueduct was built to bring drinking water to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Triple Alliance empire and the city now known as Mexico City.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
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.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Museo Leonora Carrington
Inside the Centro de las Artes, a former state penitentiary, this museum shows Leonora Carrington's sculptures, engravings, drawings, jewelry and personal objects, including monumental bronzes of her fantastical creatures.
Museo Regional Potosino
Opened on November 20, 1952, the Museo Regional Potosino occupies part of the former Convent of San Francisco, built in 1586, in San Luis Potosí.
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From Tlayacapan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlayacapan to Pinos?
About 7 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
How far is Pinos from Tlayacapan by car?
About 377 miles (607 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 Pinos?
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 Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tlayacapan to Pinos use?
In order: MOR 2, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-49 and ZAC 291. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlayacapan and Pinos?
Closest to the road: El Tepozteco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Cuautitlán Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 87, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional Potosino (archaeological museum, mile 318, 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.