The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Tequisquiapan is 281 miles (453 km), about 5 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 281 mi (453 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 |
| 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 11.3 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 Tequisquiapan is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and MEX-57 (71 mi) carry about 76% of the 281 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 Tequisquiapan, 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 | 268–281 | 13 | 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 Tequisquiapan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 162), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 167), Parque de las Esculturas (mile 191)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Bombilla (mile 167), Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez (mile 171)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 112), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 160), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 162), Copilco (mile 167), Garros Galería (mile 172), Parque de las Esculturas (mile 191)
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.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez
Covering 584 square meters in Colonia Roma, this pocket park fills the triangle formed by Yucatán, San Luis Potosí and Tonalá streets.
Garros Galería
In Mexico City's Colonia Roma, Garros Galería is an art gallery and museum devoted entirely to cats.
Parque de las Esculturas
Seventeen sculptures by Charlotte Yazbek, first shown at the Mexico Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair, stand in this Cuautitlán Izcalli park. The artist oversaw their installation here in 1976.
When you get to Tequisquiapan
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Tequisquiapan?
About 5 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
How far is Tequisquiapan from Chilpancingo by car?
About 281 miles (453 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 Tequisquiapan?
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 Tequisquiapan?
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 Tequisquiapan use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Tequisquiapan?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (museum, mile 162, 0.8 mi from the route); Parque de las Esculturas (open-air museum, mile 191, 0.6 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.