The Wayro route from Huamantla to Metepec is 135 miles (217 km), about 2 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → 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 5.4 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 Huamantla to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-136 (20 mi) carry about 50% of the 135 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huamantla to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–20 | 20 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 20–39 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 39–42 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 42–89 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 89–94 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 94–102 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 102–107 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 107–126 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 126–132 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 132–135 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 38 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 110 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huamantla and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 91), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 113)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 93), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 113)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 27), Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 27), Acozac (mile 80), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 91), Museo Nacional Numismático (mile 98), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 100), Estela de Luz (mile 101)
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Museo Nacional Numismático
Part of Mexico's Casa de Moneda, the National Numismatic Museum sits in the historic center inside the old Casa del Apartado, where gold was separated from mined silver starting in the 17th century.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
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
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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.
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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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
- Huamantla to Huejotzingo
- Huamantla to Otumba
- Huamantla to Omitlán
- Huamantla to Atlatlahucan
- Huamantla to Huasca de Ocampo
- Huamantla to Actopan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Metepec?
About 2 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 135 miles.
How far is Metepec from Huamantla by car?
About 135 miles (217 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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-136, 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 Huamantla and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Tlaxcala Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 91, 0.3 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 113, 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.