The Wayro route from Iguala to Tepotzotlán is 145 miles (234 km), about 2 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 145 mi (234 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-91D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.8 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 Iguala to Tepotzotlán is like
MEX-95D (53 mi) and MEX-91D (39 mi) carry about 63% of the 145 miles. MEX-91D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Iguala to Tepotzotlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-91D | 2–41 | 39 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 41–59 | 18 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 59–68 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 68–103 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 103–107 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 107–137 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 137–144 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 144–145 | 1 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 29 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 123 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Iguala and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Universum (mile 110), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 111), Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 121)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 28), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 111), Las islas (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 60), Universum (mile 110), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 115), Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City (mile 121), Cristo Rey (mile 132)
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
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.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Las islas
Las Islas is the colloquial name for a public garden at the Ciudad Universitaria of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, known as UNAM.
Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza spent the last six months of his life in this house in Mexico City's Colonia Cuauhtémoc, now the Museo Casa de Carranza.
Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec
On the east slope of Chapultepec Hill, inside the forest park, is a group of rock carvings made by the Mexica (Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec).
Cristo Rey
Begun in 1975 and inaugurated in 1981, this colossal Cristo Rey statue stands on Cerro Cola de Caballo in the Sierra de Guadalupe, within the Jardines del Recuerdo cemetery in Tlalnepantla.
When you get to Tepotzotlán
Parque Espejo de los Lirios
Espejo de los Lirios is a lake park in Cuautitlán Izcalli, opened as a park in 1973 and declared a protected natural area in 2009 along with the city's Central Park.
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.
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.
More drives to Tepotzotlán
- Mexico City to Tepotzotlán
- Toluca to Tepotzotlán
- Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán
- Cuautla to Tepotzotlán
- Celaya to Tepotzotlán
- San Miguel de Allende to Tepotzotlán
From Iguala to other places in Mexico
- Iguala to Tonatico
- Iguala to Malinalco
- Iguala to Metepec
- Iguala to Atlixco
- Iguala to Valle de Bravo
- Iguala to Zacatelco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Iguala to Tepotzotlán?
About 2 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 145 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Iguala by car?
About 145 miles (234 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 Iguala 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 Iguala to Tepotzotlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Iguala to Tepotzotlán use?
In order: MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Iguala and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Universum (museum, mile 110, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 111, 0.6 mi from the route); Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (petroglyph, mile 121, 0.9 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.