Plan on about 8 h 45 min of driving for the 482-mile (776 km) trip from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 482 mi (776 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 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.
How the Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa drive plays out
MEX-95D (157 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 51% of the 482 miles. It runs through 7 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-47D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 2–7 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 8–13 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 13–65 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 65–139 | 74 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 139–147 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 147–167 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 167–168 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 168–190 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 190–199 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 199–208 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 208–316 | 108 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 316–322 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 322–349 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 349–350 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 350–375 | 25 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 375–394 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 394–482 | 88 | Guerrero |
- Mile 25 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 120 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
What to see on the way from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Six Flags México (mile 163), Cuicuilco (mile 165), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 319)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 24), Tula National Park (mile 104)
- Museums and history: Galería OMR (mile 153), Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City (mile 153), Cuicuilco (mile 165), Xochicalco (mile 214), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 319), Tehuacalco (mile 347)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 163)
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Galería OMR
Known simply as OMR, Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza spent the last six months of his life in this house in Mexico City's Colonia Cuauhtémoc, now the Museo Casa de Carranza.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
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.
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.
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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From Celaya to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
What is the driving distance from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 482 miles (776 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 Celaya 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 Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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.
What roads does the drive from Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, 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 Celaya to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 163, 0.7 mi from the route); Cuicuilco (archaeological site, mile 165, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 319, 0.6 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.