The Wayro route from Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno is 326 miles (525 km), about 5 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 326 mi (525 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → JAL 302 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 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 Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno is like
MEX-45D (106 mi) and MEX-57 (70 mi) carry about 54% of the 326 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 7 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 4–24 | 20 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 25–53 | 28 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 53–58 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 58–88 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 88–158 | 70 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 158–159 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 159–212 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 212–318 | 106 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 318–325 | 7 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 325–326 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 40 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 106 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Cuautla and Lagos de Moreno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Six Flags México (mile 62), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 66), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 67)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepozteco National Park (mile 20), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 67), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 66), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 71), Galería OMR (mile 71), Tlalnepantla Cathedral (mile 82), Celaya Cathedral (mile 224)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 62)
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Juan O'Gorman designed these two functionalist houses in 1931 for Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, one red and white, one blue, joined by a small rooftop bridge. Since 1986 they've been a museum about the couple and their generation.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Galería OMR
Known simply as OMR, Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Tlalnepantla Cathedral
Consecrated on August 23, 1964, Tlalnepantla's Corpus Christi Cathedral stands where Franciscans founded the Convent of San Francisco in 1525.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
When you get to Lagos de Moreno
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
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From Cuautla to other places in Mexico
- Cuautla to Malinalco
- Cuautla to Metepec
- Cuautla to Zitácuaro
- Cuautla to Tlalpujahua
- Cuautla to Amealco
- Cuautla to Tequisquiapan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno?
About 5 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
How far is Lagos de Moreno from Cuautla by car?
About 326 miles (525 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 Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno?
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 Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuautla to Lagos de Moreno use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and JAL 302. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuautla and Lagos de Moreno?
Closest to the road: Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 62, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (museum, mile 66, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque de la Bombilla (park, mile 67, 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.