The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Otumba is 83 miles (134 km), about 1 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 83 mi (134 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Cuernavaca to Otumba is like
MEX-95D (19 mi) and MEX-132 (7 mi) carry about 31% of the 83 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Otumba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 12–31 | 19 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 31–37 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 37–43 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 43–49 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 49–63 | 14 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 73–80 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 80–83 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Otumba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Universum (mile 35), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Museo Nacional de las Culturas (mile 45), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 74)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
San Marcos Mexicaltzingo Parish
The former convent of San Marcos Apóstol in Mexicaltzingo, now part of Iztapalapa, is a Catholic church and historic monument on the site of an old pre-Hispanic town.
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
Housed in a colonial-era building that once served as the mint, the Museo Nacional de las Culturas in Mexico City explores the world's cultures, past and present.
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.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
When you get to Otumba
Pyramid of the Sun
Rising along the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, the Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, believed to date to about AD 200.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
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.
More drives to Otumba
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From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
- Cuernavaca to Valle de Bravo
- Cuernavaca to Zitácuaro
- Cuernavaca to El Oro
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- Cuernavaca to San Juan del Río
- Cuernavaca to Amealco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Otumba?
About 1 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 83 miles.
How far is Otumba from Cuernavaca by car?
About 83 miles (134 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 Cuernavaca to Otumba?
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 Cuernavaca to Otumba?
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 Cuernavaca to Otumba use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Otumba?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 50, 0.7 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 76, 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.