The Wayro route from Metepec to Huejotzingo is 104 miles (167 km), about 2 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 104 mi (167 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.2 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 Huejotzingo is like
MEX-150D (37 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 55% of the 104 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-150 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Huejotzingo, 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 |
| connecting roads | 30–35 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 35–42 | 7 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 42–48 | 6 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 48–49 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 49–86 | 37 | State of Mexico, Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 86–104 | 18 | Puebla |
- 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 78 of this route: State of Mexico → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 45), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 44)
- Museums and history: Estela de Luz (mile 34), Museo del Caracol (mile 34), Museo del Bicentenario (mile 38), Ex Teresa Arte Actual Museum (mile 39), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 45)
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.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Museo del Caracol
Set within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the Museo del Caracol is a museum devoted to history.
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
When you get to Huejotzingo
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
More drives to Huejotzingo
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- Actopan to Huejotzingo
From Metepec to other places in Mexico
- Metepec to Valle de Bravo
- Metepec to El Oro
- Metepec to Ezequiel Montes
- Metepec to Zimapán
- Metepec to Tócuaro
- Metepec to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Huejotzingo?
About 2 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 104 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Metepec by car?
About 104 miles (167 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 Huejotzingo?
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 Huejotzingo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Metepec to Huejotzingo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-150D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metepec and Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 45, 0.2 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 94, 0.1 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.