The Wayro route from Cuajinicuilapa to Zirahuén is 449 miles (722 km), about 8 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 449 mi (722 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-37D → MEX-14D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-37D, MEX-14D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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–Zirahuén drive in a few lines
MEX-200 (289 mi) and MEX-37D (116 mi) carry about 90% of the 449 miles. It runs through 2 states: Guerrero, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-37D and MEX-14D. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Cuajinicuilapa to Zirahuén: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–117 | 117 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200D | 126–139 | 13 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 139–140 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 140–312 | 172 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 312–313 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-37D | 313–429 | 116 | Guerrero, Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 429–444 | 15 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 444–449 | 5 | Michoacán |
- Mile 331 of this route: Guerrero → Michoacán (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cuajinicuilapa and Zirahuén
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 135), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 428)
- Museums and history: Xihuacan (mile 254)
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.
Xihuacan
Xihuacan is a Mesoamerican archaeological site on Guerrero's Costa Grande near La Soledad de Maciel, Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, where the King of La Chole stele and ball-court rings turned up before formal digs began.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
Arriving in Zirahuén
Lake Zirahuén
Small and deep, Lake Zirahuén is a mountain lake in the Santa Clara del Cobre municipality of Michoacán, with a sandy bottom partly covered in mud and no outlet to the sea.
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From Cuajinicuilapa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Zirahuén?
About 8 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 449 miles.
How far is Zirahuén from Cuajinicuilapa by car?
About 449 miles (722 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 Zirahuén?
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 Zirahuén?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cuajinicuilapa to Zirahuén?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-37D and MEX-14D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cuajinicuilapa to Zirahuén?
Closest to the road: El Veladero National Park (national park, mile 135, 3 mi from the route); Xihuacan (archaeological site, mile 254, 2 mi from the route); Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (national park, mile 428, 8 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.