The Wayro route from Cuajinicuilapa to Metztitlán is 463 miles (745 km), about 8 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 463 mi (745 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
Driving Cuajinicuilapa to Metztitlán: the shape of the trip
MEX-95D (197 mi) and MEX-200 (117 mi) carry about 68% of the 463 miles. It runs through 5 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cuajinicuilapa to Metztitlán: the road sequence
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 338–344 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 344–352 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 352–356 | 4 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 356–405 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 405–413 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 413–429 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 429–432 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 432–447 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 447–449 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 449–462 | 13 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 462–463 | 1 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 267 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 325 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 361 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 384 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 353), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 448)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 126), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 448)
- Museums and history: Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 295), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 350), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 353), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 378)
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.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
In Metztitlán itself
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Metztitlán?
About 8 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 463 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Cuajinicuilapa by car?
About 463 miles (745 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
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.
Which highways go from Cuajinicuilapa to Metztitlán?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cuajinicuilapa and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 240, 0.1 mi from the route); Caricature Museum, Mexico City (art museum, mile 353, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 448, 0.1 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.