The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Jilotepec is 228 miles (367 km), about 4 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-461 |
| 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 9.1 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 Jilotepec is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-57 (32 mi) carry about 76% of the 228 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-57, MEX-461 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Jilotepec, 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 |
| local roads | 155–160 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 160–189 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 189–221 | 32 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-461 | 221–227 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 227–228 | 1 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 83 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 206 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 227 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Jilotepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Universum (mile 162)
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 168)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Teopanzolco (mile 114), Universum (mile 162), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 167), Galería OMR (mile 172), Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City (mile 173), Tenayuca (mile 183)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 160)
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.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
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.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
More drives to Jilotepec
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- Cuernavaca to Jilotepec
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- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Jilotepec
From Chilpancingo to other places in Mexico
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- Chilpancingo to Malinalco
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- Chilpancingo to Tlayacapan
- Chilpancingo to Tepoztlán
- Chilpancingo to Ocuituco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Jilotepec?
About 4 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
How far is Jilotepec from Chilpancingo by car?
About 228 miles (367 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 Jilotepec?
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 Jilotepec?
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 Jilotepec use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57 and MEX-461. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Jilotepec?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 162, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (museum, mile 167, 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 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.