The Wayro route from Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa is 295 miles (474 km), about 5 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 295 mi (474 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-160D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
On the road from Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa
MEX-95D (140 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 77% of the 295 miles. It runs through 2 states: Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-160D and MEX-95D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 1–6 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 6–11 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 11–21 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 21–128 | 107 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 128–134 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 134–162 | 28 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 162–163 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 163–187 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 187–206 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 206–294 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 294–295 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 49 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 75), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 132), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 134)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Teopanzolco (mile 17), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 20), Xochicalco (mile 27), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 75), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 132), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 134), Tehuacalco (mile 159)
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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From Tepoztlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 5 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Tepoztlán by car?
About 295 miles (474 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 Tepoztlán 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 Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-160D, 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 Tepoztlán to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 75, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 132, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, 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.