The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Metepec is 86 miles (138 km), about 1 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 86 mi (138 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-136D → Circuito Interior → MEX-134D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Calpulalpan to Metepec is like
MEX-134D (24 mi) and MEX-136 (23 mi) carry about 55% of the 86 miles. MEX-136D, MEX-134D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–23 | 23 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 23–25 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136D | 25–35 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 35–38 | 3 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 38–45 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 45–50 | 5 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 50–55 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 55–79 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 79–86 | 7 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 35 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 37)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7)
- Museums and history: Tepetlaoztoc (mile 17), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 25), Museo Nacional Numismático (mile 41), Museo Mural Diego Rivera (mile 45)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 37)
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Museo Nacional Numismático
Part of Mexico's Casa de Moneda, the National Numismatic Museum sits in the historic center inside the old Casa del Apartado, where gold was separated from mined silver starting in the 17th century.
Teatro Fru Fru
A Mexico City theater, the Teatro Fru Fru opened on January 1, 1899, under the name Teatro Renacimiento.
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Mexico City is where you'll find Diego Rivera's 1946–47 mural Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central.
When you get to Metepec
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Metepec?
About 1 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 86 miles.
How far is Metepec from Calpulalpan by car?
About 86 miles (138 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 Calpulalpan to Metepec?
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 Calpulalpan to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala 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 Calpulalpan to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-136D, Circuito Interior and MEX-134D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 24, 0.1 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 37, 0.7 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.