The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Valle de Bravo is 130 miles (209 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-136D → Circuito Interior → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 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 Calpulalpan to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-136 (23 mi) and MEX-134D (21 mi) carry about 34% of the 130 miles. MEX-136D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D 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 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Valle de Bravo, 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 | 55–76 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 76–93 | 17 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 93–111 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 111–130 | 19 | 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 Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 37), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 45)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Bosencheve National Park (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Tepetlaoztoc (mile 17), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 25), Memorial del 68 (mile 41), Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal (mile 41), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 45), Centro de la Imagen (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.
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.
Memorial del 68
Part of the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco, the Memorial del 68 honors the people killed on October 2, 1968, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.
Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal
On Plaza Garibaldi, the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal presents the culture of both spirits through exhibits, talks, concerts and food events.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
Centro de la Imagen
In Mexico City, the Centro de la Imagen is a cultural center that visitors can add to their list of stops in town.
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 Calpulalpan to Valle de Bravo?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Calpulalpan by car?
About 130 miles (209 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 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 Calpulalpan to Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-136D, Circuito Interior, 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 Calpulalpan and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 37, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Universitario del Chopo (art museum, mile 45, 0.6 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.