The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Metztitlán is 155 miles (250 km), about 3 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 155 mi (250 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| 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 6.2 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 Metztitlán is like
MEX-85 (50 mi) and MEX-105 (29 mi) carry about 51% of the 155 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-105 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 Metztitlán, 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 | 37–45 | 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 | 126–140 | 14 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 140–141 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 141–155 | 14 | Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 47), Memorial del 68 (mile 47), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 148)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 34), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 40), El Chico National Park (mile 111), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 148)
- Museums and history: Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 35), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 43), Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 47), Memorial del 68 (mile 47)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 38)
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.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
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.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Established by Franciscans in Tlatelolco on January 6, 1536, the Colegio de Santa Cruz was an early school of higher learning that trained Indigenous students and interpreters.
Memorial del 68
Part of the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco, the Memorial del 68 honors the people killed on October 2, 1968, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
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From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Metztitlán?
About 3 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 155 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Cuernavaca by car?
About 155 miles (250 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Memorial del 68 (museum, mile 47, 0.1 mi from the route); Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (catholic church building, mile 47, 0.2 mi from the route); Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (biosphere reserve, mile 148, 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.