By road, Salvatierra and Cuajinicuilapa are about 464 miles (746 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 58 min of driving.
| Distance | 464 mi (746 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-61 → 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-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-55D, MEX-91D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 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 Salvatierra–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (116 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 44% of the 464 miles. It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Guerrero, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-M40D and MEX-55D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Salvatierra to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 1–20 | 19 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-61 | 21–42 | 21 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 42–82 | 40 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 82–85 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 85–119 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 119–124 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 124–137 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 137–138 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 138–162 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 162–166 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 166–174 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 174–190 | 16 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 190–201 | 11 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-91D | 201–208 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 208–297 | 89 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 297–303 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 303–330 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 330–332 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 332–356 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 356–375 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 375–463 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 463–464 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 39 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Salvatierra and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 84), Toluca Cathedral (mile 124), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 124), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 185), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 302)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 142), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 185)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 43), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 84), Toluca Cathedral (mile 124), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 124), Xochicalco (mile 208), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 302), Tehuacalco (mile 328)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
More drives to Cuajinicuilapa
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- Huejotzingo to Cuajinicuilapa
From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
- Salvatierra to Temacapulín
- Salvatierra to Pinos
- Salvatierra to Calvillo
- Salvatierra to Real de Asientos
- Salvatierra to Amatitán
- Salvatierra to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 464 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salvatierra to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 464 miles (746 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-61, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Salvatierra to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 84, 0.4 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 185, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 302, 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.