Ciudad Valles to Metepec is about 292 road miles (470 km): roughly 7 h 13 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-102 → MEX-105 → MEX-85D → EM 10 → MEX-134D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-85D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 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 Ciudad Valles to Metepec is like
MEX-105 (93 mi) and MEX-85 (81 mi) carry about 60% of the 292 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-85D and MEX-134D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad Valles to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 2–67 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 67–71 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 71–96 | 25 | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 96–175 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 175–179 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 179–193 | 14 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 193–200 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 200–216 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85D | 216–245 | 29 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| EM 10 | 245–249 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 249–250 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 250–262 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 262–286 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 286–292 | 6 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 75 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 250 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad Valles to Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo (mile 194), Los Remedios National Park (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Acueducto de Guadalupe (mile 245), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 245), Tenayuca (mile 250), Catedral de Azcapotzalco (mile 250), Museo Tezozómoc (mile 254), Colección Jumex (mile 257)
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Acueducto de Guadalupe
Built in the mid-18th century to carry drinking water from Santa María Tlalnepantla to the Villa de Guadalupe, this colonial aqueduct in northern Mexico City now stands as a historic monument.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
Catedral de Azcapotzalco
Officially the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Philip and James, the Catedral de Azcapotzalco is the seat of the Diocese of Azcapotzalco in Mexico City.
Museo Tezozómoc
Run by the Instituto Politécnico Nacional since 1999, Museo Tezozómoc is an interactive museum about science and technology.
Colección Jumex
Colección Jumex, a private contemporary art collection owned by Eugenio López Alonso, is shown at Museo Jumex in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Arriving in Metepec
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca
Toluca's Museo de Bellas Artes has filled a former Carmelite convent since 1945. Its galleries hold colonial-era paintings and sculpture, including an 18th-century funeral catafalque.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Valles to Metepec?
About 7 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
How far is Metepec from Ciudad Valles by car?
About 292 miles (470 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 Ciudad Valles 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 Ciudad Valles to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Ciudad Valles to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-102, MEX-105, MEX-85D, EM 10 and MEX-134D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Valles and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo (convent, mile 194, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Tezozómoc (museum, mile 254, 1 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (national park, mile 258, 0.8 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.