The Wayro route from Metepec to Tlaxco is 117 miles (189 km), about 2 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 46 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), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 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 Tlaxco is like
MEX-136 (23 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 37% of the 117 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metepec to Tlaxco, 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 | 58–81 | 23 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 81–117 | 36 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
- 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)
- Mile 84 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Tlaxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 44), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 58), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 62), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Estela de Luz (mile 34), Museo Nacional de San Carlos (mile 37), Museum of Mexico City (mile 39), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 58)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 44)
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.
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 Nacional de San Carlos
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de San Carlos, in the Cuauhtémoc borough, is a national art museum devoted to European art.
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.
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.
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.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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From Metepec to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Tlaxco?
About 2 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 117 miles.
How far is Tlaxco from Metepec by car?
About 117 miles (189 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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco?
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; 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural (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.