By road, Tequisquiapan and Cuajinicuilapa are about 437 miles (704 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 11 min of driving.
| Total distance | 437 mi (704 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 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.
The Tequisquiapan–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (155 mi) and MEX-200 (87 mi) carry about 55% of the 437 miles. It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-95D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tequisquiapan and Cuajinicuilapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–94 | 80 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 94–103 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 103–122 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 124–145 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 145–155 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 155–163 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 163–271 | 108 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 271–278 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 278–304 | 26 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 304–306 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 306–330 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 330–350 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 350–437 | 87 | Guerrero |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tequisquiapan and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque de las Esculturas (mile 90), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 120), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 217), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Parque de las Esculturas (mile 90), Garros Galería (mile 109), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 120), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 163), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 217), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 275), Tehuacalco (mile 303)
Parque de las Esculturas
Seventeen sculptures by Charlotte Yazbek, first shown at the Mexico Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair, stand in this Cuautitlán Izcalli park. The artist oversaw their installation here in 1976.
How Doth the Little Crocodile
How Doth the Little Crocodile is both a painting and an outdoor bronze sculpture by British-born Mexican artist Leonora Carrington, who first painted it in 1998.
Garros Galería
In Mexico City's Colonia Roma, Garros Galería is an art gallery and museum devoted entirely to cats.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
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.
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.
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 Tequisquiapan to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tequisquiapan to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 437 miles (704 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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.
Which highways go from Tequisquiapan to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, 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.
What are good stops between Tequisquiapan and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Parque de las Esculturas (open-air museum, mile 90, 0.6 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 217, 0.1 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 275, 0.5 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.