The Wayro route from Apizaco to Valle de Bravo is 171 miles (275 km), about 3 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 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.
What the drive from Apizaco to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-134D (21 mi) carry about 40% of the 171 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Apizaco to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 3–22 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 22–25 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 25–72 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 72–78 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 78–85 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 86–89 | 3 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 89–91 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 91–96 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 96–117 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 117–133 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 133–152 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 152–171 | 19 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 21 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 43 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Apizaco and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 75), Museo del Caracol (mile 86)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 76), Bosencheve National Park (mile 152)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 11), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 11), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 75), Palace of the Inquisition (mile 81), Porta Coeli Cathedral (mile 82), Museo del Caracol (mile 86), Estela de Luz (mile 87)
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Palace of the Inquisition
Built in the 1730s as headquarters of the Mexican Inquisition, the palace on Santo Domingo Plaza now houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine; its entrance sits on a canted corner.
Porta Coeli Cathedral
Porta Coeli Cathedral, also called the Church of the Gate of Heaven, is the Mexico City cathedral of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, in communion with Rome.
Museo del Caracol
Set within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the Museo del Caracol is a museum devoted to history.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apizaco to Valle de Bravo?
About 3 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 171 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Apizaco by car?
About 171 miles (275 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 Apizaco to Valle de Bravo?
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 Apizaco to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Apizaco to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Apizaco and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (museum, mile 11, 1 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 75, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Caracol (museum, mile 86, 0.8 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.