The Wayro route from Cuautla to Tepotzotlán is 96 miles (154 km), about 1 h 51 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 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 Cuautla to Tepotzotlán is like
Periférico (30 mi) and MEX-95D (28 mi) carry about 60% of the 96 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuautla to Tepotzotlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 4–24 | 20 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 25–53 | 28 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 53–58 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 58–88 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 88–94 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 94–96 | 2 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 40 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Cuautla and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Six Flags México (mile 62), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 64), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 71), Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 64)
- Museums and history: El Tepozteco (mile 20), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 59), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 68), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 71), Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 71)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 58), Six Flags México (mile 62)
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
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.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas
Inside the Los Pinos cultural complex, the Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas occupies the presidential residence where Cárdenas moved in 1934 instead of living in Chapultepec Castle. It opened as a museum in 2020.
Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios
Also known as Anfibium, the Museo del Axolote is a museum and research and conservation center that protects the axolotl, an endangered species endemic to Mexico, and works to clean up bodies of water.
When you get to Tepotzotlán
Parque de las Esculturas
Seventeen sculptures by Charlotte Yazbek, first shown at the Mexico Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair, stand in this Cuautitlán Izcalli park. The artist oversaw their installation here in 1976.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
More drives to Tepotzotlán
- Mexico City to Tepotzotlán
- Toluca to Tepotzotlán
- Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán
- Celaya to Tepotzotlán
- San Miguel de Allende to Tepotzotlán
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tepotzotlán
From Cuautla to other places in Mexico
- Cuautla to Malinalco
- Cuautla to Metepec
- Cuautla to Zitácuaro
- Cuautla to Tlalpujahua
- Cuautla to Amealco
- Cuautla to Tequisquiapan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuautla to Tepotzotlán?
About 1 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Cuautla by car?
About 96 miles (154 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 Cuautla to Tepotzotlán?
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 Cuautla to Tepotzotlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuautla to Tepotzotlán use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuautla and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Lomas de Padierna National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 64, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (museum, mile 71, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (museum, mile 71, 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.