Plan on about 5 h 59 min of driving for the 284-mile (457 km) trip from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan, before any stops.
| Total distance | 284 mi (457 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-51 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan is like
MEX-200 (117 mi) and MEX-95 (69 mi) carry about 65% of the 284 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan
| 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 | 180–249 | 69 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 249–251 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-51 | 251–275 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 275–284 | 9 | Guerrero |
Stops between Cuajinicuilapa and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 183), Cañón del Zopilote (mile 208), Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala (mile 250)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 126), Cañón del Zopilote (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Tehuacalco (mile 155), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 183), Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala (mile 250)
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.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
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.
Museo Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
Cañón del Zopilote
Cañón del Zopilote is a canyon region of Guerrero within the Balsas Depression, where tributaries of the Balsas River descend from the state's central sierra.
Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala
Iguala de la Independencia has its own museum devoted to the railroad and the telegraph, the Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo.
In Ixcateopan itself
Ixcateopan
Some 36 kilometers from Taxco in the rugged mountains of northern Guerrero, the ruins at Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc belong to a city that served as an important regional ceremonial center.
More drives to Ixcateopan
- Tlaltizapán to Ixcateopan
- Tepoztlán to Ixcateopan
- Metepec to Ixcateopan
- Oaxtepec to Ixcateopan
- Tlayacapan to Ixcateopan
- Zacualpan de Amilpas to Ixcateopan
From Cuajinicuilapa to other places in Mexico
- Cuajinicuilapa to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Cuajinicuilapa to Malinalco
- Cuajinicuilapa to Tlayacapan
- Cuajinicuilapa to San Miguel, Morelos
- Cuajinicuilapa to Chipilo
- Cuajinicuilapa to El Oro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan?
About 5 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 284 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan?
About 284 miles (457 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 Ixcateopan?
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 Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MEX-51. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cuajinicuilapa to Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 183, 0.6 mi from the route); Cañón del Zopilote (canyon, mile 208, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo del Ferrocarril y del Telégrafo de Iguala (museum, mile 250, 0.2 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.