The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Jilotepec is 104 miles (168 km), about 2 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 104 mi (168 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-461 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.2 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 Jilotepec is like
MEX-57 (32 mi) and Periférico (30 mi) carry about 60% of the 104 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-461 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Jilotepec, 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 | 65–97 | 32 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-461 | 97–104 | 7 | Hidalgo |
- 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 104 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Jilotepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 39), Six Flags México (mile 40), Torres de Satélite (mile 55)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 39)
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 29), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 32), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 43), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 45), Galería OMR (mile 48), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 49)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 40)
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
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.
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 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.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
Galería OMR
Known simply as OMR, Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
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.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Jilotepec?
About 2 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 104 miles.
How far is Jilotepec from Cuernavaca by car?
About 104 miles (168 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 Jilotepec?
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 Jilotepec?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Jilotepec use?
In order: MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57 and MEX-461. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Jilotepec?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 40, 0.8 mi from the route); Torres de Satélite (sculpture, mile 55, 0.1 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.