The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán is 73 miles (118 km), about 1 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 73 mi (118 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.9 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 Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán is like
Periférico (30 mi) and MEX-95D (19 mi) carry about 67% of the 73 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán, 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 |
| local roads | 31–35 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 35–65 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 65–71 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 71–73 | 2 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 51 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cuicuilco (mile 38), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 38), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma (mile 42), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 44), Museo de Geofísica de la UNAM (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 34), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 60)
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 29), Cuicuilco (mile 38), Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (mile 38), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma (mile 42), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 44), Museo de Geofísica de la UNAM (mile 48), Centro de la Imagen (mile 49)
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
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.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
On the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University Museum of Contemporary Art (MUAC) has shown art made in the 21st century since opening in November 2008.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma
MUCA Roma, a museum of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, shows contemporary visual art, mostly by emerging artists, and keeps a documentation center open to the public.
Carrillo Gil Art Museum
Named for collector Álvar Carrillo Gil, the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil in Mexico City centers on his collection, with works by José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera.
Museo de Geofísica de la UNAM
In Mexico City's Tacubaya neighborhood, UNAM's Geophysics Museum holds a collection of geophysical instruments from the early and mid-20th century.
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.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
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From Cuernavaca to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán?
About 1 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 73 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Cuernavaca by car?
About 73 miles (118 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 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 Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán use?
In order: 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 Cuernavaca and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Cuicuilco (archaeological site, mile 38, 0.1 mi from the route); Carrillo Gil Art Museum (art museum, mile 44, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Geofísica de la UNAM (museum, mile 48, 0.2 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.