The Wayro route from Chiautempan to Metepec is 114 miles (184 km), about 2 h 13 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 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 Chiautempan to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 59% of the 114 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiautempan to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 4–19 | 15 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 19–21 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 21–68 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 68–74 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 74–81 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 81–86 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 86–106 | 20 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 106–111 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 111–114 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 17 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 39 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Chiautempan and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 82), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 93)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 88), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 88), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 93)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 70), Museo Vivo del Muralismo (mile 77), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 82)
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Museo Vivo del Muralismo
The Museo Vivo del Muralismo is a museum located in the former Secretaría de Educación Pública building in the historic center of Mexico City.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
Papalote Museo del Niño
In Chapultepec's woods, Papalote Museo del Niño is a children's museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology and art built around learning and teamwork.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
When you get to Metepec
Cosmovitral
Toluca's Cosmovitral wraps a botanical garden of more than 500 plant species in a huge stained-glass work designed by artist Leopoldo Flores. Light filtering through the colored glass sets the mood as you walk the garden paths.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
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 Chiautempan to Metepec?
About 2 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Metepec from Chiautempan by car?
About 114 miles (184 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 Chiautempan 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 Chiautempan to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Chiautempan to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chiautempan and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Museo Vivo del Muralismo (museum, mile 77, 2 mi from the route); Papalote Museo del Niño (museum building, mile 82, 0.6 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 93, 1 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.