The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Pinos is 359 miles (578 km), about 7 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 359 mi (578 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-49 → ZAC 291 |
| 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), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 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 Pinos is like
MEX-57 (178 mi) and MEX-57D (53 mi) carry about 64% of the 359 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-49 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Pinos, 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 |
| MEX-57D | 135–188 | 53 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 188–296 | 108 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 296–300 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 300–342 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 342–343 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 343–357 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 357–359 | 2 | 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 195 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 39), Aztec sun stone (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 39), Los Remedios National Park (mile 54), Tula National Park (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 45), Centro Cultural Border (mile 48), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 180)
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.
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.
Centro Cultural Border
Centro Cultural Border is an independent space in Colonia Roma for emerging contemporary art, multimedia and graffiti, with a café, library, bookstore and urban art workshops.
Aztec sun stone
The Aztec Sun Stone, a late Postclassic Mexica sculpture 3.6 meters across and weighing about 24,590 kilograms, is displayed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí
The Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic church on the Calzada de Guadalupe in the historic center of San Luis Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Pinos?
About 7 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 359 miles.
How far is Pinos from Cuernavaca by car?
About 359 miles (578 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 Pinos?
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 Pinos?
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; San Luis Potosí 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 Pinos use?
In order: MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-49 and ZAC 291. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Aztec sun stone (sculpture, mile 49, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (religious building, mile 296, 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.