The Wayro route from Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas is 198 miles (319 km), about 3 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 198 mi (319 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-94D → PUE 438D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-94D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 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 Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-94D (38 mi) carry about 91% of the 198 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-94D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Guerrero, Morelos. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas, 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 | 63–70 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 70–152 | 82 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 152–190 | 38 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 190–195 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 195–198 | 3 | Morelos |
- Mile 150 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Acapulco and Zacualpan de Amilpas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 66), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 66), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Tehuacalco (mile 39), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 66), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 66), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 124), Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 188), Chalcatzingo (mile 189)
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.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
Las Pilas archaeological site
Set inside a bathing park in Jonacatepec, Las Pilas was a ceremonial center devoted to water, where inhabitants built channels to collect and store underground water for irrigation; burials were found within the channel system.
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas?
About 3 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Zacualpan de Amilpas from Acapulco by car?
About 198 miles (319 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Acapulco to Zacualpan de Amilpas use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-94D and PUE 438D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Acapulco and Zacualpan de Amilpas?
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); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 124, 0.2 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.