The Wayro route from Metepec to Ixtenco is 139 miles (224 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-136D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 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 Ixtenco is like
MEX-136 (81 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 73% of the 139 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Ixtenco, 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 | 35–41 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 41–46 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-136D | 46–57 | 11 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 58–139 | 81 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 47 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Ixtenco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 34), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 44), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 58), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 62), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 34), Museo Casa de Carranza, Mexico City (mile 37), Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso (mile 38), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 58), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 119)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 44)
Museo Casa de la Bola
The Museo Casa de la Bola is a museum in Mexico City, located in the city's Tacubaya neighborhood.
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.
Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso
On the corner of Isabel la Católica and Venustiano Carranza streets in Mexico City's historic center stands the palace of the Counts of San Mateo de Valparaíso.
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.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
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.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
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- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
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 Ixtenco?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Metepec by car?
About 139 miles (224 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Metepec to Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-136D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metepec and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa de la Bola (museum, mile 34, 0.2 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 58, 0.2 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 75, 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.