Plan on about 8 h 25 min of driving for the 459-mile (738 km) trip from Xico to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 7 → MEX-140 → MEX-140D → MEX-190 → PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-198 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 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.
Driving Xico to Cuajinicuilapa: the shape of the trip
MEX-95D (108 mi) and MEX-140D (91 mi) carry about 43% of the 459 miles. It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-94D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Xico to Cuajinicuilapa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 6–10 | 4 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 10–13 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 13–18 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 19–110 | 91 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 112–127 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 127–138 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 138–172 | 34 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 172–211 | 39 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 211–292 | 81 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 292–298 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 298–325 | 27 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 325–327 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 327–351 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 351–370 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 370–458 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 458–459 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 51 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
What to see on the way from Xico to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (mile 11), Jardín de Esculturas (mile 12), Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 15), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 238), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 295)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (mile 11), Jardín de Esculturas (mile 12), Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 15), Museo de Sitio de Cantona (mile 60), Historic centre of Puebla (mile 127), Chalcatzingo (mile 173), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 238), Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 295), Tehuacalco (mile 323)
Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
In downtown Xalapa, the Pinacoteca Diego Rivera is an art museum with a large collection of works by the muralist Diego Rivera.
Jardín de Esculturas
Xalapa's Jardín de Esculturas is an open-air sculpture garden and museum displaying works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Xalapa Museum of Anthropology
Run by the Universidad Veracruzana in a building designed by Edward Durell Stone, the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology displays more than 1,500 pieces from Olmec, central Veracruz and Huastec cultures, including several Olmec colossal heads, amid subtropical gardens.
Museo de Sitio de Cantona
At the Cantona archaeological zone in Tepeyahualco, this site museum shows finds from more than 20 years of digs: pottery, obsidian and stone tools, musical instruments, greenstone and shell ornaments, and burial remains.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
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.
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.
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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- Huejotzingo to Cuajinicuilapa
From Xico to other places in Mexico
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- Xico to Tecolutla
- Xico to Calpulalpan
- Xico to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Xico to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Xico by car?
About 459 miles (738 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 Xico 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 Xico to Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Xico to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: VER 7, MEX-140, MEX-140D, MEX-190, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Xico to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (art museum, mile 11, 0.9 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 238, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 295, 0.6 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.