The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan is 87 miles (140 km), about 1 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 87 mi (140 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-136D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 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 Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan is like
MEX-136 (22 mi) and MEX-95D (19 mi) carry about 47% of the 87 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan, road by road
| 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 | 37–43 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 43–52 | 9 | Mexico City |
| MEX-136D | 52–62 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 62–64 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 64–86 | 22 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 86–87 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Calpulalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Anahuacalli Museum (mile 38), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 80)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 35), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 80)
- Museums and history: Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 32), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 38), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 39), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 42), Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos (mile 45), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 70)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Mexico City Metro Museum
Mexico City's Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is located inside Mixcoac station on Line 12 of the city's subway system.
Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos
The Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos is a museum in Mexico City's historic center devoted to the textiles of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
When you get to Calpulalpan
Tecoaque
Near Calpulalpan in western Tlaxcala, Tecoaque is a Mesoamerican archaeological site once inhabited by the Acolhua, one of the three groups that made up the Aztec Empire.
More drives to Calpulalpan
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From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
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- Cuernavaca to Zitácuaro
- Cuernavaca to El Oro
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- Cuernavaca to San Juan del Río
- Cuernavaca to Amealco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan?
About 1 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 87 miles.
How far is Calpulalpan from Cuernavaca by car?
About 87 miles (140 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 Calpulalpan?
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 Calpulalpan?
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; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-136D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Calpulalpan?
Closest to the road: Anahuacalli Museum (museum, mile 38, 0.4 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 50, 0.9 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 80, 0.6 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.