By road, Moroleón and Cuajinicuilapa are about 487 miles (784 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 60 min of driving.
| Total distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-43 → MEX-43D → MEX-15D → MEX-55D → MEX-55 → MEX-95 → MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Guerrero, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-43D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 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.
The Moroleón–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (117 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 42% of the 487 miles. It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Guerrero, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-43D, MEX-15D and MEX-M40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43 | 1–4 | 3 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 6–18 | 12 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 19–106 | 87 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 106–109 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 109–143 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 143–148 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 148–160 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 160–162 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 162–186 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 186–190 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 190–198 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 198–214 | 16 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 214–224 | 10 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 224–225 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-91D | 225–231 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 231–321 | 90 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 321–327 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 327–354 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 354–355 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 355–380 | 25 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 380–399 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 399–487 | 88 | Guerrero |
- Mile 3 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 241 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Moroleón and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 107), Toluca Cathedral (mile 147), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 209), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 324), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 149), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 166), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 209)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 107), Calixtlahuaca (mile 143), Toluca Cathedral (mile 147), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 149), Xochicalco (mile 231), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 324), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 326)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
La Avispa is an interactive science museum in Chilpancingo, set along Federal Highway 95 and opened in 1998 as part of a state effort to promote education.
More drives to Cuajinicuilapa
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- Atlixco to Cuajinicuilapa
- Huejotzingo to Cuajinicuilapa
From Moroleón to other places in Mexico
- Moroleón to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Moroleón to Real de Asientos
- Moroleón to Amatitán
- Moroleón to Nombre de Dios
- Moroleón to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Moroleón to El Salto, Durango
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
What is the driving distance from Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 487 miles (784 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 Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Moroleón to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-43, MEX-43D, MEX-15D, MEX-55D, MEX-55, MEX-95, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-198 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Moroleón and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 107, 0.4 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 209, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 326, 0.1 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.