Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa is about 358 road miles (576 km): roughly 6 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 358 mi (576 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119D → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-117D, MEX-119D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
The Chiautempan–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (107 mi) and MEX-200 (87 mi) carry about 54% of the 358 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-117D, MEX-119D and MEX-94D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 6–17 | 11 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| local roads | 17–37 | 20 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 37–71 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 71–110 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 110–191 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 191–198 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 198–224 | 26 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 224–226 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 226–250 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 250–270 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 270–357 | 87 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 357–358 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 14 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 64 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chiautempan and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 138), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 194), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Casa del Caballero Águila (mile 22), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 27), Chalcatzingo (mile 72), Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 73), Xochicalco (mile 99), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 138), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 194), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 196)
Casa del Caballero Águila
Facing the old pre-Hispanic plaza of San Pedro Cholula, the Casa del Caballero Águila is a colonial house built in the late 16th century.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 6 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 358 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 358 miles (576 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 Chiautempan 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 Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-119D, 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 Chiautempan to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 138, 0.1 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 194, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 196, 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 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.