The Wayro route from Metepec to Otumba is 75 miles (120 km), about 1 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 75 mi (120 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.0 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 Otumba is like
MEX-15D (20 mi) and MEX-85 (12 mi) carry about 43% of the 75 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Otumba, 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 | 40–52 | 12 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 52–64 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 64–71 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 71–75 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Otumba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Diana the Huntress Fountain (mile 36), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Museum of Mexico City (mile 37), Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (mile 40), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 42), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 65)
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.
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.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Museum of Mexico City
The Museum of Mexico City occupies the former palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya at Pino Suárez 30, a few blocks south of the Zócalo.
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.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
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Pyramid of the Sun
Rising along the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, the Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, believed to date to about AD 200.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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From Metepec to other places in Mexico
- Metepec to Valle de Bravo
- Metepec to El Oro
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- Metepec to Zimapán
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- Metepec to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Otumba?
About 1 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 75 miles.
How far is Otumba from Metepec by car?
About 75 miles (120 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 Otumba?
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 Otumba?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Otumba use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Metepec and Otumba?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 34, 0.2 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 36, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (railway museum, mile 42, 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.