Plan on about 5 h 54 min of driving for the 318-mile (512 km) trip from Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 318 mi (512 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 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.
Driving Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-95D (108 mi) and MEX-200 (87 mi) carry about 61% of the 318 miles. It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-94D and MEX-95D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 7–32 | 25 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 32–71 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 71–152 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 152–158 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 158–185 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 185–187 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 187–211 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 211–231 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 231–318 | 87 | Guerrero |
- Mile 24 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Atlixco and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 98), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 155), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 157)
- Museums and history: Chalcatzingo (mile 32), Xochicalco (mile 59), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 98), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 155), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 157), Tehuacalco (mile 183)
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.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
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.
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 Interactivo "La Avispa"
La Avispa is an interactive science museum in Chilpancingo, set along Federal Highway 95 and opened in 1998 as part of a state effort to promote education.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
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- Puebla to Cuajinicuilapa
From Atlixco to other places in Mexico
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- Atlixco to Apizaco
- Atlixco to Ixtenco
- Atlixco to Tlaxco
- Atlixco to Calpulalpan
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Atlixco by car?
About 318 miles (512 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 Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-198 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 98, 0.2 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 155, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 157, 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 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.