The Wayro route from Mexico City to El Oro is 99 miles (160 km), about 1 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 99 mi (160 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-55D → EM 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 El Oro is like
MEX-55D (31 mi) and MEX-134D (20 mi) carry about 52% of the 99 miles. MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mexico City to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–13 | 13 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 14–34 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 35–50 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 50–81 | 31 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 81–82 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 5 | 82–99 | 17 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 6 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tezozómoc (mile 8), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), La Marquesa National Park (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Museo Tezozómoc (mile 8), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 81)
Parque Tezozómoc
A large park in the Azcapotzalco borough, Parque Tezozómoc offers open green space in the northwestern part of Mexico City.
Museo Tezozómoc
Run by the Instituto Politécnico Nacional since 1999, Museo Tezozómoc is an interactive museum about science and technology.
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.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
When you get to El Oro
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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From Mexico City to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mexico City to El Oro?
About 1 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 99 miles.
How far is El Oro from Mexico City by car?
About 99 miles (160 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 El Oro?
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 El Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 El Oro use?
In order: MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D and EM 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mexico City and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Museo Tezozómoc (museum, mile 8, 3 mi from the route); Parque Tezozómoc (park, mile 8, 3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 81, 0.7 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.