Plan on about 8 h 17 min of driving for the 462-mile (744 km) trip from Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 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.
The Cuajinicuilapa–Amealco drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (197 mi) and MEX-200 (117 mi) carry about 68% of the 462 miles. It runs through 6 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D, MEX-57D and MEX-47D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–117 | 117 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 126–180 | 54 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 180–187 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 187–295 | 108 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 295–303 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 303–338 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 338–343 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 343–372 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 372–443 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 443–444 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 444–453 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 453–454 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 454–462 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 267 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 325 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
What to see on the way from Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 126), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 295), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 352), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 356), Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 356), Cristo Rey (mile 367)
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
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.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
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.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de San Carlos, in the Cuauhtémoc borough, is a national art museum devoted to European art.
Chapultepec aqueduct
The Chapultepec aqueduct was built to bring drinking water to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Triple Alliance empire and the city now known as Mexico City.
Cristo Rey
Begun in 1975 and inaugurated in 1981, this colossal Cristo Rey statue stands on Cerro Cola de Caballo in the Sierra de Guadalupe, within the Jardines del Recuerdo cemetery in Tlalnepantla.
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- Cuajinicuilapa to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco?
About 8 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco?
About 462 miles (744 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 Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco?
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 Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco?
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 Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cuajinicuilapa to Amealco?
Closest to the road: Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 183, 0.6 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 240, 0.1 mi from the route); Viveros de Coyoacán (national park, mile 352, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.