The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Tecomán is 447 miles (720 km), about 9 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 447 mi (720 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-106 → MEX-200 → EM 44 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 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 Tecomán is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-110 (107 mi) carry about 66% of the 447 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-106, MEX-200, MEX-55, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Tecomán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-106 | 9–24 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 24–29 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 29–34 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 34–37 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 37–44 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 44–45 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 45–50 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 50–61 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 61–89 | 28 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 89–90 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 90–93 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 93–281 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 281–286 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 286–304 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 304–310 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 310–312 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 312–377 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 377–386 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 386–389 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 389–413 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 413–420 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 420–444 | 24 | Colima |
| local roads | 444–447 | 3 | Colima |
- Mile 15 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 280 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 404 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Tecomán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 16), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 51), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 51)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 16), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 17), La Marquesa National Park (mile 37), Rayón National Park (mile 114)
- Museums and history: José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 51), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 51), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 418)
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Tecomán?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 447 miles.
How far is Tecomán from Cuernavaca by car?
About 447 miles (720 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 Tecomán?
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 Tecomán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima 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 Tecomán use?
In order: MEX-106, MEX-200, EM 44, MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54 and MEX-54D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Tecomán?
Closest to the road: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 16, 0.4 mi from the route); José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (history museum, mile 51, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (art museum, mile 51, 0.8 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.