The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Metztitlán is 280 miles (450 km), about 5 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 280 mi (450 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| 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 11.2 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 Metztitlán is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-85 (49 mi) carry about 68% of the 280 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 Metztitlán, 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 | 229–245 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 245–249 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 249–265 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 265–280 | 15 | 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 Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Porta Coeli Cathedral (mile 170), Museo Nacional de la Estampa (mile 170), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 272)
- Nature and outdoors: Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 272)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 112), San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 152), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 164), Porta Coeli Cathedral (mile 170), Museo Nacional de la Estampa (mile 170), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 194)
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.
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.
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.
Porta Coeli Cathedral
Porta Coeli Cathedral, also called the Church of the Gate of Heaven, is the Mexico City cathedral of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, in communion with Rome.
Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Dedicated to Mexican graphic arts, the Museo Nacional de la Estampa in Mexico City covers printmaking techniques such as woodcuts, lithography and seals.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Metztitlán?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 280 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Chilpancingo by car?
About 280 miles (450 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Porta Coeli Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 170, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Estampa (museum, mile 170, 0.5 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.