The Wayro route from Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo is 94 miles (152 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 94 mi (152 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-85 (67 mi) and MEX-105 (10 mi) carry about 82% of the 94 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-85, MEX-105. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 4–71 | 67 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 71–79 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 79–89 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 89–94 | 5 | Hidalgo |
Stops between Zimapán and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church of San Miguel Arcángel (mile 30), Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (mile 30), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 77), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 77), El Hiloche (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: El Hiloche (mile 83), El Chico National Park (mile 84)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (mile 30), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 77), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 77)
Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Ixmiquilpan's 16th-century Church of San Miguel Arcángel is known for its murals with religious and secular scenes, and for a design that blends European and Indigenous traditions.
Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital
In Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, the Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital works as both a museum and a cultural center.
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as La Villita, the Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Pachuca.
Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH
Inside the central building of the state university in downtown Pachuca, the UAEH Mineralogy Museum displays minerals and rocks and is one of the longest-running museums of its kind in Mexico.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
- Actopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tepotzotlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mexico City to Huasca de Ocampo
- Jilotepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo
From Zimapán to other places in Mexico
- Zimapán to El Oro
- Zimapán to Ihuatzio
- Zimapán to Cuanajo
- Zimapán to Tócuaro
- Zimapán to Pacanda
- Zimapán to Zirahuén
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 94 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Zimapán by car?
About 94 miles (152 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 Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zimapán and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Cultura Hñähñu y Centro Cultural del Valle del Mezquital (museum, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Church of San Miguel Arcángel (convent, mile 30, 0.3 mi from the route); Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (basilica, mile 77, 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.