The Wayro route from Atlixco to Valle de Bravo is 185 miles (298 km), about 3 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 185 mi (298 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 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 Atlixco to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-150D (60 mi) and MEX-134D (20 mi) carry about 43% of the 185 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlixco to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 3–16 | 13 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 16–25 | 9 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 26–86 | 60 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 86–92 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 92–99 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 99–100 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 100–104 | 4 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 104–105 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 105–110 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 110–111 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 111–131 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 131–132 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 132–147 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 147–166 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 166–185 | 19 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 57 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 90 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Atlixco and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 89), Cencalli (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tezozómoc (mile 105), Bosencheve National Park (mile 167)
- Museums and history: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 89), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 98), Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (mile 98), Estela de Luz (mile 101), Cencalli (mile 101)
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
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.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
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.
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.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Parque Tezozómoc
A large park in the Azcapotzalco borough, Parque Tezozómoc offers open green space in the northwestern part of Mexico City.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
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 Atlixco to Valle de Bravo?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 185 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Atlixco by car?
About 185 miles (298 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 Atlixco 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 Atlixco to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Atlixco to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, 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 Atlixco and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 89, 0.4 mi from the route); Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (art museum, mile 98, 1 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 101, 0.3 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.