Plan on about 8 h 60 min of driving for the 444-mile (714 km) trip from Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa, before any stops.
| Distance | 444 mi (714 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-45 → MEX-11 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → 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-57D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 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.
How the Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa drive plays out
MEX-95D (156 mi) and MEX-200 (88 mi) carry about 55% of the 444 miles. It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-95D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 4–24 | 20 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 24–29 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 29–72 | 43 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-11 | 72–76 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 76–101 | 25 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 101–109 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 109–128 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 128–130 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 130–151 | 21 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 151–161 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 161–170 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 170–277 | 107 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 277–283 | 6 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 283–311 | 28 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 311–312 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-198 | 312–336 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 336–355 | 19 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 355–443 | 88 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 443–444 | 1 | Guerrero |
- Mile 82 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 198 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
What to see on the way from Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Carmen complex (mile 121), Universum (mile 126), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 224), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 281)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 96), Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (mile 116), El Carmen complex (mile 121), Universum (mile 126), Teopanzolco (mile 167), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 224), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 281), Tehuacalco (mile 309)
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
Salón de la Plástica Mexicana
Established in 1949 to expand the market for Mexican art, the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana is an institution devoted to promoting contemporary Mexican art.
Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez
Covering 584 square meters in Colonia Roma, this pocket park fills the triangle formed by Yucatán, San Luis Potosí and Tonalá streets.
El Carmen complex
Discalced Carmelites founded this convent in San Ángel on June 29, 1615; today the former convent is a museum in the south of Mexico City.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
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.
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 Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 8 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 444 miles (714 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 Zimapán 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 Zimapán 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.
What roads does the drive from Zimapán to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-45, MEX-11, 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 Zimapán and Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Universum (museum, mile 126, 0.6 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 224, 0.1 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 281, 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.