The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Tepoztlán is 91 miles (147 km), about 1 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 91 mi (147 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-136D → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D, MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 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 Tepoztlán is like
MEX-95D (33 mi) and MEX-136 (23 mi) carry about 62% of the 91 miles. MEX-136D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Tepoztlán, 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 | 25–34 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 34–47 | 13 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| local roads | 47–51 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 51–52 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 52–85 | 33 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 85–89 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 89–91 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 36 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 69 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Alameda Oriente (mile 36), Museo Yancuic (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Alameda Oriente (mile 36), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 62)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Iztapalapa (mile 42), Museo Yancuic (mile 42), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 58)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 48)
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.
Alameda Oriente
Alameda Oriente is an 82.9-hectare ecological park in the Venustiano Carranza borough, split into nine zones with sports and recreational facilities, green areas and a garden.
Catedral de Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa's cathedral, the national shrine of Nuestro Señor de La Cuevita, keeps the original image of the Lord of the Cuevita, showing Jesus in the tomb.
Museo Yancuic
Iztapalapa's Museo Yancuic, whose name means 'new' in Nahuatl, offers children and teens exhibits on art, science and technology, Mexican biodiversity, sustainability and climate change.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón
The Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón is one of the main university theaters in UNAM's Centro Cultural Universitario in Mexico City.
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Founded in 2012 by architect Fernando Romero and Soumaya Slim, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura in Mexico City exhibits and studies design, with more than 1,500 objects and Enrique del Moral's personal library.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
When you get to Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Museo Carlos Pellicer
Tepoztlán's Museo de Arte Prehispánico Carlos Pellicer, opened in 1965 and named for the poet and museographer, displays a collection of pre-Hispanic objects in the former granary of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Natividad.
More drives to Tepoztlán
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From Calpulalpan to other places in Mexico
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- Calpulalpan to Actopan
- Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan
- Calpulalpan to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Tepoztlán?
About 1 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 91 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Calpulalpan by car?
About 91 miles (147 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 Tepoztlán?
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 Tepoztlán?
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; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calpulalpan to Tepoztlán use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-136D, Periférico, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Alameda Oriente (park, mile 36, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Yancuic (museum, mile 42, 0.4 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.