The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Lagos de Moreno is 428 miles (688 km), about 7 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → JAL 302 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 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 Lagos de Moreno is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-45D (105 mi) carry about 58% of the 428 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Lagos de Moreno, 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 | 189–260 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 260–314 | 54 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 314–419 | 105 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 419–426 | 7 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 426–428 | 2 | Jalisco |
- 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 207 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 259 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 410 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Lagos de Moreno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Six Flags México (mile 164), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 169), El Cimatario National Park (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 112), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 169), Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (mile 173), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 173), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 196)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 164)
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.
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.
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.
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares explores the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, from Indigenous peoples to regional and social traditions.
Salón de la Plástica Mexicana
Established in 1949 to expand the market for Mexican art, the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana is an institution devoted to promoting contemporary Mexican art.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
When you get to Lagos de Moreno
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
More drives to Lagos de Moreno
- Zacatecas to Lagos de Moreno
- Mexico City to Lagos de Moreno
- Cuernavaca to Lagos de Moreno
- Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno
- Cholula to Lagos de Moreno
- Iguala to Lagos de Moreno
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 Lagos de Moreno?
About 7 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
How far is Lagos de Moreno from Chilpancingo by car?
About 428 miles (688 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 Lagos de Moreno?
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 Lagos de Moreno?
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; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chilpancingo to Lagos de Moreno use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and JAL 302. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Lagos de Moreno?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 164, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 196, 0.9 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.