The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Pinal de Amoles is 351 miles (565 km), about 7 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 351 mi (565 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| 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) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 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 Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-57 (71 mi) carry about 61% of the 351 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-57, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Pinal de Amoles, 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-57D | 260–268 | 8 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 268–291 | 23 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 291–295 | 4 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 295–298 | 3 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 298–304 | 6 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 304–308 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 308–322 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 322–350 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 350–351 | 1 | Querétaro |
- 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 226 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 259 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 163), Cencalli (mile 172), Parque Naucalli (mile 178)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 163), Parque Naucalli (mile 178), Tula National Park (mile 221)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 112), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 168), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 168), Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 172), Cencalli (mile 172)
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.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
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.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
Chapultepec aqueduct
The Chapultepec aqueduct was built to bring drinking water to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Triple Alliance empire and the city now known as Mexico City.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Pinal de Amoles?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 351 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Chilpancingo by car?
About 351 miles (565 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chilpancingo to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 172, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque Naucalli (park, mile 178, 0.4 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.