The Wayro route from Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo is 182 miles (293 km), about 4 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 182 mi (293 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | EM 6 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-136D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.3 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 Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo is like
PUE 148 (28 mi) and MEX-136 (22 mi) carry about 27% of the 182 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-136, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| EM 6 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 39–44 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 44–51 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 51–55 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 55–61 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 61–66 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-136D | 66–77 | 11 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 77–79 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 79–101 | 22 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 101–137 | 36 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| MEX-119 | 137–154 | 17 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 154–182 | 28 | Puebla |
- Mile 43 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Malinalco and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Marquesa National Park (mile 40), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 65), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: La Marquesa National Park (mile 40), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 48), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 82), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 55), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 55), Museo del Bicentenario (mile 58), Ex Teresa Arte Actual Museum (mile 60)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 65)
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
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.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
Mexico City Metro Museum
Mexico City's Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is located inside Mixcoac station on Line 12 of the city's subway system.
Museo del Bicentenario
On the 36th floor of the Torre Latinoamericana, the Museo del Bicentenario displays documents, maps, photographs and objects from New Spain through Independence and the Revolution.
Ex Teresa Arte Actual Museum
Ex Teresa Arte Actual is a museum housed in a building in the Centro Histórico, the historic center of Mexico City.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 4 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 182 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Malinalco by car?
About 182 miles (293 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 Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Malinalco to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: EM 6, MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-136D, MEX-136, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Malinalco and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: La Marquesa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 40, 0.7 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 65, 0.8 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 95, 0.6 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.