The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Fresnillo is 455 miles (733 km), about 8 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 455 mi (733 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| 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), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 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 Fresnillo is like
MEX-45D (182 mi) and MEX-45 (78 mi) carry about 57% of the 455 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 9 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Fresnillo, 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 |
| local roads | 31–35 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 35–65 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 65–135 | 70 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 135–136 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 136–190 | 54 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 190–331 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 331–360 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 360–364 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 364–393 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 393–427 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 427–428 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 428–434 | 6 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 434–441 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 441–455 | 14 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 51 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 135 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 177 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 388 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Fresnillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 72), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 349)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 49), Tlalnepantla Cathedral (mile 59), Cristo Rey (mile 60), Museo Nacional del Virreinato (mile 72), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 349), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 370)
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de San Carlos, in the Cuauhtémoc borough, is a national art museum devoted to European art.
Tlalnepantla Cathedral
Consecrated on August 23, 1964, Tlalnepantla's Corpus Christi Cathedral stands where Franciscans founded the Convent of San Francisco in 1525.
Cristo Rey
Begun in 1975 and inaugurated in 1981, this colossal Cristo Rey statue stands on Cerro Cola de Caballo in the Sierra de Guadalupe, within the Jardines del Recuerdo cemetery in Tlalnepantla.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
More drives to Fresnillo
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- Guadalajara to Fresnillo
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- Morelia to Fresnillo
- Salamanca to Fresnillo
- Querétaro to Fresnillo
From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
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- Cuernavaca to Zitácuaro
- Cuernavaca to El Oro
- Cuernavaca to Tlalpujahua
- Cuernavaca to San Juan del Río
- Cuernavaca to Amealco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Fresnillo?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 455 miles.
How far is Fresnillo from Cuernavaca by car?
About 455 miles (733 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 Fresnillo?
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 Fresnillo?
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; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Fresnillo use?
In order: MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Fresnillo?
Closest to the road: Tlalnepantla Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 59, 1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Virreinato (museum, mile 72, 0.9 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 349, 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 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.