Plan on about 6 h 49 min of driving for the 354-mile (569 km) trip from Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 354 mi (569 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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 Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa is like
MEX-95D (157 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 69% of the 354 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–19 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 19–38 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 39–61 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 61–71 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 71–79 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 79–187 | 108 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 187–193 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 193–220 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 220–222 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 222–245 | 23 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 245–265 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 265–353 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 353–354 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 108 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 25), Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 30), Cuicuilco (mile 35), Universum (mile 36), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 134)
- Museums and history: Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela (mile 30), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 30), Cuicuilco (mile 35), Universum (mile 36), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 45), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 134), Tehuacalco (mile 218)
Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec
On the east slope of Chapultepec Hill, inside the forest park, is a group of rock carvings made by the Mexica (Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec).
Teatro Xola Julio Prieto
Opened as Teatro Xola in 1960, the Teatro Xola Julio Prieto in Mexico City's Benito Juárez borough is one of the theaters built by the IMSS and seats 501.
Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela
Facing Plaza San Jacinto in San Ángel, the Casa del Risco houses the Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela, a museum opened in 1963 after Isidro Fabela and his wife donated the house.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Founded in 2012 by architect Fernando Romero and Soumaya Slim, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura in Mexico City exhibits and studies design, with more than 1,500 objects and Enrique del Moral's personal library.
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 does it take to drive from Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 354 miles (569 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 Tepotzotlán 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 Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95, 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 Tepotzotlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cuicuilco (archaeological site, mile 35, 0.3 mi from the route); Universum (museum, mile 36, 0.6 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 134, 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.