The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Zitácuaro is 234 miles (376 km), about 4 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| 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-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 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 Zitácuaro is like
MEX-95D (83 mi) and MEX-A7D (35 mi) carry about 50% of the 234 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-55D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-15 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 Zitácuaro, 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 | 177–186 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 186–221 | 35 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 221–228 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 228–232 | 4 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 232–234 | 2 | 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 218 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Zitácuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 117), Bosencheve National Park (mile 215)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 117), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 145), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 160), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 178), Bosencheve National Park (mile 215), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 57), Xochicalco (mile 97), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 178)
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.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
More drives to Zitácuaro
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- Durango to Zitácuaro
- Mazatlán to Zitácuaro
From Chilpancingo to other places in Mexico
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- 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 Zitácuaro?
About 4 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 234 miles.
How far is Zitácuaro from Chilpancingo by car?
About 234 miles (376 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 Zitácuaro?
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 Zitácuaro?
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 Zitácuaro use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Zitácuaro?
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); Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 215, 0.9 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.