The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Actopan is 243 miles (391 km), about 4 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 243 mi (391 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 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.
What the drive from Chilpancingo to Actopan is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-85 (69 mi) carry about 87% of the 243 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-85 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Actopan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 4–111 | 107 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 111–120 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 120–155 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 155–161 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 161–169 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 169–173 | 4 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 173–242 | 69 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 242–243 | 1 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 83 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Actopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 162), Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain (mile 170), Palace of the Inquisition (mile 170)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 112), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 156), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 162), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 167), Palace of the Inquisition (mile 170)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 162)
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.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Palace of the Inquisition
Built in the 1730s as headquarters of the Mexican Inquisition, the palace on Santo Domingo Plaza now houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine; its entrance sits on a canted corner.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
More drives to Actopan
- Tulancingo to Actopan
- Tepotzotlán to Actopan
- Mexico City to Actopan
- Tequisquiapan to Actopan
- Toluca to Actopan
- Cuernavaca to Actopan
From Chilpancingo to other places in Mexico
- Chilpancingo to Oaxtepec
- Chilpancingo to Malinalco
- Chilpancingo to Zacualpan de Amilpas
- Chilpancingo to Tlayacapan
- Chilpancingo to Tepoztlán
- Chilpancingo to Ocuituco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Actopan?
About 4 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 243 miles.
How far is Actopan from Chilpancingo by car?
About 243 miles (391 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 Chilpancingo to Actopan?
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 Chilpancingo to Actopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chilpancingo to Actopan use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Actopan?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain (sculpture, mile 170, 0.3 mi from the route); Palace of the Inquisition (museum, mile 170, 0.3 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.