The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Zacatlán is 247 miles (398 km), about 4 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 247 mi (398 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-94D → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-94D, MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 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 Zacatlán is like
MEX-95D (81 mi) and MEX-119 (44 mi) carry about 51% of the 247 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-94D, MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Zacatlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 4–85 | 81 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 85–123 | 38 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 123–158 | 35 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 158–168 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 168–178 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 178–190 | 12 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 190–200 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 200–203 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 203–247 | 44 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
- Mile 83 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 181 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Zacatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Chalcatzingo (mile 123), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 168), Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 173), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 191), Basílica de Ocotlán (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.
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Inscribed by UNESCO in 1994, this World Heritage site groups early 16th-century monasteries that Franciscan, Dominican and Augustinian friars built on the slopes of Popocatépetl, with large open spaces used to evangelize the Indigenous population.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Zacatlán?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Zacatlán from Chilpancingo by car?
About 247 miles (398 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 Zacatlán?
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 Zacatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Zacatlán use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-94D, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Zacatlán?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 173, 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.