Cuernavaca to Aquismón is about 271 road miles (436 km): roughly 6 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 271 mi (436 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 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 Cuernavaca–Aquismón drive in a few lines
MEX-105 (93 mi) and MEX-85 (83 mi) carry about 65% of the 271 miles. It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cuernavaca to Aquismón: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 12–31 | 19 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 31–37 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 37–45 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 45–48 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 48–98 | 50 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 98–106 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 106–121 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 121–126 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 126–204 | 78 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 204–229 | 25 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 229–233 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 233–266 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 266–271 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 77 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso (mile 46), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 51), Museo El Rehilete (mile 99), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 141)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 34), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 141)
- Museums and history: Copilco (mile 40), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 40), Centro Cultural Border (mile 45), Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso (mile 46), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 50), Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 51), Museo El Rehilete (mile 99)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 50)
Bosque de Tlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan is a protected urban forest of about 253 hectares in southern Mexico City, near the Periférico Sur and Avenida Insurgentes Sur.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
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.
Centro Cultural Border
Centro Cultural Border is an independent space in Colonia Roma for emerging contemporary art, multimedia and graffiti, with a café, library, bookstore and urban art workshops.
Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso
On the corner of Isabel la Católica and Venustiano Carranza streets in Mexico City's historic center stands the palace of the Counts of San Mateo de Valparaíso.
Planetario Luis Enrique Erro
Run by the National Polytechnic Institute, the Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City is a planetarium open to the public and one of the longest-running in Latin America.
Acueducto de Guadalupe
Built in the mid-18th century to carry drinking water from Santa María Tlalnepantla to the Villa de Guadalupe, this colonial aqueduct in northern Mexico City now stands as a historic monument.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cuernavaca to Aquismón?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 271 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Cuernavaca by car?
About 271 miles (436 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 Cuernavaca to Aquismón?
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 Cuernavaca to Aquismón?
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; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cuernavaca to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-85, MEX-105 and MEX-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso (museum, mile 46, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 99, 0.1 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 141, 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.