The Wayro route from Pachuca to Chilpancingo is 222 miles (358 km), about 4 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 222 mi (358 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-85D → EM 12 → Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-85D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 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 Pachuca to Chilpancingo is like
MEX-95D (130 mi) and MEX-85D (17 mi) carry about 66% of the 222 miles. MEX-85D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pachuca to Chilpancingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 6–21 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85D | 21–38 | 17 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–43 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| EM 12 | 43–52 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 52–55 | 3 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 55–62 | 7 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 62–68 | 6 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 68–71 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 71–93 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 93–103 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 103–111 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 111–219 | 108 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| local roads | 219–222 | 3 | Guerrero |
- Mile 27 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and Chilpancingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 65), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 34), Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 55), Museo Nacional Numismático (mile 55), Old Customs Building, Mexico City (mile 61), Museo de la Cancillería (mile 62), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (mile 65), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 65), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 111), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 165)
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.
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Established by Franciscans in Tlatelolco on January 6, 1536, the Colegio de Santa Cruz was an early school of higher learning that trained Indigenous students and interpreters.
Museo Nacional Numismático
Part of Mexico's Casa de Moneda, the National Numismatic Museum sits in the historic center inside the old Casa del Apartado, where gold was separated from mined silver starting in the 17th century.
Old Customs Building, Mexico City
The Old Customs Building stands on the east side of Santo Domingo Plaza, just north of Mexico City's main plaza, on land that once belonged to several nobles, including the Marquis of Villamayor.
Museo de la Cancillería
In Mexico City's historic center, the Foreign Ministry's Museo de la Cancillería shows artworks gathered mostly through a program that lets artists pay taxes with their work.
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.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
When you get to Chilpancingo
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 Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
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 Chilpancingo
- Puebla to Chilpancingo
- San Juan del Río to Chilpancingo
- Xalapa to Chilpancingo
- Querétaro to Chilpancingo
- Morelia to Chilpancingo
- Celaya to Chilpancingo
From Pachuca to other places in Mexico
- Pachuca to Jilotepec
- Pachuca to Metepec
- Pachuca to Atlatlahucan
- Pachuca to Malinalco
- Pachuca to Amealco
- Pachuca to Cuautla
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to Chilpancingo?
About 4 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 222 miles.
How far is Chilpancingo from Pachuca by car?
About 222 miles (358 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 Pachuca to Chilpancingo?
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 Pachuca to Chilpancingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pachuca to Chilpancingo use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-85D, EM 12, Viaducto, MEX-95D and MEX-95. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Chilpancingo?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 65, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (museum, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 165, 0.2 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.