The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Tlayacapan is 73 miles (117 km), about 1 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-5D → MEX-113 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.9 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 Tlayacapan is like
MEX-136 (29 mi) and MEX-113 (13 mi) carry about 58% of the 73 miles. MEX-5D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-113 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Tlayacapan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–29 | 29 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 29–41 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 41–43 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 43–55 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-113 | 55–68 | 13 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| local roads | 68–73 | 5 | Morelos |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 59 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Tlayacapan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 29)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Sacromonte National Park (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 17), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 17), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 29), Acozac (mile 40)
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.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
When you get to Tlayacapan
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
More drives to Tlayacapan
- Atlixco to Tlayacapan
- Otumba to Tlayacapan
- Metepec to Tlayacapan
- Toluca to Tlayacapan
- Puebla to Tlayacapan
- Taxco to Tlayacapan
From Calpulalpan to other places in Mexico
- Calpulalpan to Omitlán
- Calpulalpan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Calpulalpan to Actopan
- Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan
- Calpulalpan to Metepec
- Calpulalpan to Jilotepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Tlayacapan?
About 1 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 73 miles.
How far is Tlayacapan from Calpulalpan by car?
About 73 miles (117 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 Tlayacapan?
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 Tlayacapan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 Tlayacapan use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-5D and MEX-113. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Tlayacapan?
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); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 29, 0.2 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.