Plan on about 5 h 49 min of driving for the 304-mile (490 km) trip from Tetela del Volcán to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Total distance | 304 mi (490 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Tetela del Volcán–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (107 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 64% of the 304 miles. It runs through 2 states: Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-94D and MEX-95D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Tetela del Volcán to Cuajinicuilapa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 12–18 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 18–57 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 57–137 | 80 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 137–144 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 144–171 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 173–196 | 23 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 196–216 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 216–304 | 88 | Guerrero |
- Mile 58 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tetela del Volcán and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 142), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 143)
- Museums and history: Chalcatzingo (mile 18), Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 20), Xochicalco (mile 45), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 142), Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (mile 143), Tehuacalco (mile 169)
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
Las Pilas archaeological site
Set inside a bathing park in Jonacatepec, Las Pilas was a ceremonial center devoted to water, where inhabitants built channels to collect and store underground water for irrigation; burials were found within the channel system.
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.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tetela del Volcán to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 5 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Tetela del Volcán by car?
About 304 miles (490 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 Tetela del Volcán 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 Tetela del Volcán 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 Tetela del Volcán to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-94D, 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 Tetela del Volcán and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Las Pilas archaeological site (archaeological site, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 142, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" (museum, mile 143, 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.