The Wayro route from Acapulco to Iguala is 132 miles (213 km), about 2 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 132 mi (213 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Acapulco to Iguala is like
MEX-95 (69 mi) and MEX-95D (60 mi) carry about 98% of the 132 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-95 is a free federal road (libre). Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Acapulco to Iguala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 3–63 | 60 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 63–132 | 69 | Guerrero |
Stops between Acapulco and Iguala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 66), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 66), Cañón del Zopilote (mile 92)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Zopilote (mile 92)
- Museums and history: Tehuacalco (mile 39), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 66), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 66)
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
Museo Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
Cañón del Zopilote
Cañón del Zopilote is a canyon region of Guerrero within the Balsas Depression, where tributaries of the Balsas River descend from the state's central sierra.
When you get to Iguala
Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala
Iguala de la Independencia has its own museum devoted to the railroad and the telegraph, the Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo.
More drives to Iguala
- Puebla to Iguala
- Pachuca to Iguala
- San Juan del Río to Iguala
- Morelia to Iguala
- Xalapa to Iguala
- Celaya to Iguala
From Acapulco to other places in Mexico
- Acapulco to Tlaltizapán
- Acapulco to Oaxtepec
- Acapulco to Malinalco
- Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas
- Acapulco to Tepoztlán
- Acapulco to Ocuituco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Acapulco to Iguala?
About 2 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 132 miles.
How far is Iguala from Acapulco by car?
About 132 miles (213 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 Acapulco to Iguala?
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 Acapulco to Iguala?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Acapulco to Iguala use?
In order: MEX-95D and MEX-95. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Acapulco and Iguala?
Closest to the road: Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 66, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 66, 0.6 mi from the route); Cañón del Zopilote (canyon, mile 92, 0.1 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.