The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Zamora is 401 miles (646 km), about 7 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 401 mi (646 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 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 Zamora is like
MEX-15D (165 mi) and MEX-95D (83 mi) carry about 62% of the 401 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Zamora, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 4–87 | 83 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 87–89 | 2 | Morelos |
| local roads | 89–97 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 97–112 | 15 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 112–135 | 23 | Guerrero, Morelos, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 135–140 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 140–164 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 164–167 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 167–177 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 177–188 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 188–217 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 217–220 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 220–221 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 221–386 | 165 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| local roads | 386–401 | 15 | Michoacán |
- Mile 83 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 110 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Zamora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 117), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 178)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 117), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 145), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 160), Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos (mile 183), Rayón National Park (mile 242)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Xochicalco (mile 97), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 178), Toluca Cathedral (mile 179)
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.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos
This Toluca park, one of the State of Mexico's protected natural areas, is home to more than 500 species of plants and animals. Families come for the axolotl center, bat house, small farm and jogging track.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
When you get to Zamora
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
More drives to Zamora
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- San Juan del Río to Zamora
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 Zamora?
About 7 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
How far is Zamora from Chilpancingo by car?
About 401 miles (646 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 Zamora?
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 Zamora?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chilpancingo to Zamora use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Zamora?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 117, 0.1 mi from the route); José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (history museum, mile 178, 0.8 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.