Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo is about 544 road miles (876 km): roughly 9 h 28 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185D → MEX-185 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-185D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
Driving Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (205 mi) and MEX-145D (118 mi) carry about 59% of the 544 miles. It runs through 5 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-185D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 2–16 | 14 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 17–39 | 22 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 44–61 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 61–64 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 64–122 | 58 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 122–123 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 123–241 | 118 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 241–446 | 205 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 446–451 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 451–459 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 459–463 | 4 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 463–464 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 464–469 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 469–470 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 470–490 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 490–491 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 491–506 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 506–525 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 525–544 | 19 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 81 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 449 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 462 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 296)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 296), Bicentennial Park (mile 464), Parque Tezozómoc (mile 464), Bosencheve National Park (mile 525)
- Museums and history: Fort Loreto (mile 378), Museo de la Mujer (mile 454), Casa Talavera Cultural Center (mile 454)
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
Museo de la Mujer
Run by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the Museo de la Mujer highlights the role women have played in building Mexico throughout its history.
Casa Talavera Cultural Center
In the La Merced area of Mexico City's historic center, Casa Talavera Cultural Center occupies a 16th- or early 17th-century building that was home to the Marquis de Aguayo.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Parque Tezozómoc
A large park in the Azcapotzalco borough, Parque Tezozómoc offers open green space in the northwestern part of Mexico City.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo?
About 9 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo?
About 544 miles (876 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 Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo?
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 Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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.
Which highways go from Ixtepec to Valle de Bravo?
In order: MEX-185D, MEX-185, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ixtepec and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 296, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa Talavera Cultural Center (museum, mile 454, 2 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 460, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.