The Wayro route from Mexico City to Calpulalpan is 42 miles (67 km), about 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 42 mi (67 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Mexico City to Calpulalpan is like
MEX-136 (21 mi) and MEX-136D (11 mi) carry about 76% of the 42 miles. MEX-136D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-136 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mexico City to Calpulalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Mexico City |
| MEX-136D | 6–17 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 17–19 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 19–40 | 21 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 40–42 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 6 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 32 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and Calpulalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Texcoco Cathedral (mile 19), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 19), Teotihuacan (mile 24), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 24)
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.
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.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
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.
When you get to Calpulalpan
Tecoaque
Near Calpulalpan in western Tlaxcala, Tecoaque is a Mesoamerican archaeological site once inhabited by the Acolhua, one of the three groups that made up the Aztec Empire.
More drives to Calpulalpan
- Pachuca to Calpulalpan
- Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan
- Toluca to Calpulalpan
- Cuautla to Calpulalpan
- Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan
- Zitácuaro to Calpulalpan
From Mexico City to other places in Mexico
- Mexico City to Metepec
- Mexico City to Toluca
- Mexico City to Cuernavaca
- Mexico City to Atlatlahucan
- Mexico City to Malinalco
- Mexico City to Cuautla
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mexico City to Calpulalpan?
About 56 min of driving without stops, over 42 miles.
How far is Calpulalpan from Mexico City by car?
About 42 miles (67 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 Mexico City to Calpulalpan?
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 Mexico City to Calpulalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 Mexico City to Calpulalpan use?
In order: 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 Mexico City and Calpulalpan?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 19, 0.3 mi from the route); Tepetlaoztoc (archaeological site, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 35, 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.