The Wayro route from Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo is 113 miles (182 km), about 2 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 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 Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-85 (49 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 61% of the 113 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 3–10 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 10–30 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 30–34 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 35–40 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 40–89 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 89–98 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 98–107 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 107–113 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 68 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 28), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), El Chico National Park (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Centro Cultural Border (mile 36), Porta Coeli Cathedral (mile 37), José Luis Cuevas Museum (mile 40), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 42)
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.
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.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Museo de Historia Natural
In the second section of Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental displays mounted animals, fossils, rocks, minerals, sculptures and models about life on Earth and Mexico's biodiversity.
Centro Cultural Border
Centro Cultural Border is an independent space in Colonia Roma for emerging contemporary art, multimedia and graffiti, with a café, library, bookstore and urban art workshops.
Porta Coeli Cathedral
Porta Coeli Cathedral, also called the Church of the Gate of Heaven, is the Mexico City cathedral of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, in communion with Rome.
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Just off the Zócalo in Mexico City's historic center, the José Luis Cuevas Museum was built, along with the Church of Santa Inés, as part of the Convent of Santa Inés complex.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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From Metepec to other places in Mexico
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- Metepec to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 113 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Metepec by car?
About 113 miles (182 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 Metepec to Huasca 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 Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metepec and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 34, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 42, 0.4 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.