The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Salamanca is 229 miles (368 km), about 4 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 229 mi (368 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D |
| 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) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 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 Salamanca is like
MEX-57 (70 mi) and MEX-47D (54 mi) carry about 54% of the 229 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 6 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Salamanca, 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 | 190–226 | 36 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 226–229 | 3 | Guanajuato |
- 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)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Salamanca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Universum (mile 38), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 45), Colección Jumex (mile 50)
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 45), Tula National Park (mile 98), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Universum (mile 38), Colección Jumex (mile 50), Celaya Cathedral (mile 201)
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Colección Jumex
Colección Jumex, a private contemporary art collection owned by Eugenio López Alonso, is shown at Museo Jumex in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.
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.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Salamanca?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 229 miles.
How far is Salamanca from Cuernavaca by car?
About 229 miles (368 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 Salamanca?
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 Salamanca?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Salamanca use?
In order: MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-47D and MEX-45D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Salamanca?
Closest to the road: Universum (museum, mile 38, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theatre building, mile 45, 0.6 mi from the route); Colección Jumex (art museum, 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.