The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Huasca de Ocampo is 245 miles (395 km), about 4 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| 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 9.8 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.
What the drive from Chilpancingo to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-85 (49 mi) carry about 78% of the 245 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Huasca de Ocampo, 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 | 173–222 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 222–229 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 229–240 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 240–245 | 5 | 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 Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Palace of Iturbide (mile 170), José Luis Cuevas Museum (mile 170), El Hiloche (mile 234)
- Nature and outdoors: El Hiloche (mile 234)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 112), San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 152), Cuicuilco (mile 158), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 164), Palace of Iturbide (mile 170), José Luis Cuevas Museum (mile 170)
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.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
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.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Just off the Zócalo in Mexico City's historic center, the José Luis Cuevas Museum was built, along with the Church of Santa Inés, as part of the Convent of Santa Inés complex.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
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- Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo
From Chilpancingo to other places in Mexico
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- 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 Huasca de Ocampo?
About 4 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Chilpancingo by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Palace of Iturbide (museum, mile 170, 0.2 mi from the route); El Hiloche (state park, mile 234, 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.