The Wayro route from Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa is 385 miles (620 km), about 7 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 385 mi (620 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-85D → EM 12 → Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-85D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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 Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa is like
MEX-95D (157 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 64% of the 385 miles. It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-85D and MEX-95D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa: the road sequence
| 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 |
| MEX-95 | 219–225 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 225–252 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 252–254 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 254–278 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 278–297 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 297–385 | 88 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Pachuca and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 65), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 65), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 34), Museo Nacional Numismático (mile 55), Old Customs Building, Mexico City (mile 61), Benito Juárez Hemicycle (mile 62), Leon Trotsky House Museum (mile 65), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 65), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 111), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 165), Tehuacalco (mile 250)
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.
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.
Benito Juárez Hemicycle
At the Alameda Central in Mexico City, the Benito Juárez Hemicycle is a Neoclassical monument where his statue is flanked by marble Doric columns.
Leon Trotsky House Museum
In Coyoacán, the house museum honoring Leon Trotsky, officially the Instituto del Derecho de Asilo - Museo Casa de León Trotsky, also works to promote political asylum.
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.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
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.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 7 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 385 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 385 miles (620 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 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 Pachuca to Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-85D, EM 12, Viaducto, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-198 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 65, 0.1 mi from the route); Leon Trotsky House Museum (historic house 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 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.