The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Zimapán is 288 miles (463 km), about 5 h 43 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 288 mi (463 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-11 → MEX-45 → MEX-85 |
| 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 11.5 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 Zimapán is like
MEX-95D (142 mi) and Periférico (29 mi) carry about 59% of the 288 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-57, MEX-11, MEX-45, MEX-85 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chilpancingo to Zimapán, 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 | 189–211 | 22 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 211–212 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-11 | 212–215 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 215–258 | 43 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 258–263 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 263–283 | 20 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 283–288 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Zimapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Universum (mile 162), Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 162), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 213)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 162), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 168)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Teopanzolco (mile 114), Universum (mile 162), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 167), Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 173)
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.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Bosque de Tlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan is a protected urban forest of about 253 hectares in southern Mexico City, near the Periférico Sur and Avenida Insurgentes Sur.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
How Doth the Little Crocodile
How Doth the Little Crocodile is both a painting and an outdoor bronze sculpture by British-born Mexican artist Leonora Carrington, who first painted it in 1998.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Zimapán?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Zimapán from Chilpancingo by car?
About 288 miles (463 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 Zimapán?
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 Zimapán?
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 Zimapán use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-11, MEX-45 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Zimapán?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.0 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 162, 0.6 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 213, 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.