By road, Tulancingo and Cuajinicuilapa are about 400 miles (643 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 50 min of driving.
| Distance | 400 mi (643 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-142 → EM 12 → Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-132D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
How the Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa drive plays out
MEX-95D (155 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 61% of the 400 miles. It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-132D and MEX-95D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 2–6 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 6–47 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 47–52 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 53–57 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 12 | 58–66 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 66–70 | 4 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 70–76 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 76–83 | 7 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 83–86 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 86–107 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 107–117 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 117–126 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 126–233 | 107 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 233–240 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 240–267 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 267–268 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 268–292 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 292–312 | 20 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 312–400 | 88 | Guerrero |
- Mile 29 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tulancingo and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 180), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 70), Museum of Mexico City (mile 76), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 80), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 89), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 180), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 237)
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Established by Franciscans in Tlatelolco on January 6, 1536, the Colegio de Santa Cruz was an early school of higher learning that trained Indigenous students and interpreters.
Museum of Mexico City
The Museum of Mexico City occupies the former palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya at Pino Suárez 30, a few blocks south of the Zócalo.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 7 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 400 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 400 miles (643 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 Tulancingo 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 Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
Which highways go from Tulancingo to Cuajinicuilapa?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-142, EM 12, Viaducto, 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 Tulancingo and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Frida Kahlo Museum (art museum, mile 80, 1 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 180, 0.1 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 237, 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.