The Wayro route from Metepec to Metztitlán is 147 miles (237 km), about 3 h 26 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 147 mi (237 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| 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 5.9 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.
What the drive from Metepec to Metztitlán is like
MEX-85 (49 mi) and MEX-105 (30 mi) carry about 54% of the 147 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 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Metztitlán, 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 | 98–113 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 113–117 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 117–132 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 133–147 | 14 | 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 Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 36), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 44), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 133), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 140)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 31), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 44), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 133), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 140)
- Museums and history: Garros Galería (mile 36), Chapultepec aqueduct (mile 36), Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 40), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 62)
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Garros Galería
In Mexico City's Colonia Roma, Garros Galería is an art gallery and museum devoted entirely to cats.
Chapultepec aqueduct
The Chapultepec aqueduct was built to bring drinking water to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Triple Alliance empire and the city now known as Mexico City.
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Established by Franciscans in Tlatelolco on January 6, 1536, the Colegio de Santa Cruz was an early school of higher learning that trained Indigenous students and interpreters.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
More drives to Metztitlán
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- Calpulalpan to Metztitlán
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 Metztitlán?
About 3 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Metepec by car?
About 147 miles (237 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metepec and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Chapultepec aqueduct (monument, mile 36, 0.6 mi from the route); El Tepeyac National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 44, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 133, 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.