The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Pachuca is 104 miles (167 km), about 2 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 104 mi (167 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-85 |
| 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 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Pachuca is like
MEX-85 (50 mi) and MEX-95D (19 mi) carry about 66% of the 104 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-85 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Pachuca, 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 | 98–104 | 6 | 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 Pachuca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 46), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 50)
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 29), Cuicuilco (mile 35), Copilco (mile 40), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 40), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 46), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 50), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 50), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 71)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 50)
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.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares explores the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, from Indigenous peoples to regional and social traditions.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
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.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
When you get to Pachuca
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
More drives to Pachuca
- Mexico City to Pachuca
- Toluca to Pachuca
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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 Pachuca?
About 2 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 104 miles.
How far is Pachuca from Cuernavaca by car?
About 104 miles (167 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 Pachuca?
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 Pachuca?
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 Pachuca use?
In order: MEX-95D and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Pachuca?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (museum, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Caricature Museum, Mexico City (art museum, mile 46, 0.3 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 50, 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.