The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Metepec is 139 miles (224 km), about 2 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-85D → EM 10 → MEX-134D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 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 Huauchinango to Metepec is like
MEX-132D (41 mi) and MEX-132 (41 mi) carry about 59% of the 139 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-134D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Huauchinango to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 32–73 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 73–85 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 85–92 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| EM 10 | 92–96 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 97–109 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 109–132 | 23 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 132–139 | 7 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 97 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Metepec
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 104)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 26), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 94), Tenayuca (mile 97), Tlalnepantla Cathedral (mile 99), Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (mile 101)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 94), Acuario Inbursa (mile 104)
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
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.
Planetario Luis Enrique Erro
Run by the National Polytechnic Institute, the Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City is a planetarium open to the public and one of the longest-running in Latin America.
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.
Tlalnepantla Cathedral
Consecrated on August 23, 1964, Tlalnepantla's Corpus Christi Cathedral stands where Franciscans founded the Convent of San Francisco in 1525.
Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica
Part of the Antonio Haghenbeck Cultural Foundation, the Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica is a museum in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Acuario Inbursa
In the Nuevo Polanco area of Mexico City, Acuario Inbursa spreads across about 3,500 square meters of exhibits holding some 1.6 million liters of seawater.
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.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
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.
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From Huauchinango to other places in Mexico
- Huauchinango to Omitlán
- Huauchinango to Otumba
- Huauchinango to Actopan
- Huauchinango to Calpulalpan
- Huauchinango to Metztitlán
- Huauchinango to Chipilo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Metepec?
About 2 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Metepec from Huauchinango by car?
About 139 miles (224 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 Huauchinango 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 Huauchinango to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla 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 Huauchinango to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-85D, EM 10 and MEX-134D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huauchinango and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 70, 1 mi from the route); Tenayuca (archaeological site, mile 97, 1 mi from the route); Tlalnepantla Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 99, 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.