The Wayro route from Mexico City to Metepec is 37 miles (60 km), about 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 37 mi (60 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.5 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 Metepec is like
MEX-15D (20 mi) and MEX-15 (10 mi) carry about 81% of the 37 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Mexico City, State of Mexico. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mexico City to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 4–9 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 9–29 | 20 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 29–34 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 34–37 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 17 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 16), La Marquesa National Park (mile 19)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 16), La Marquesa National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Axolotitlán (mile 9)
Axolotitlán
Also known as the Museo Nacional del Ajolote, Axolotitlán is an axolotl museum in the Ectágono natural area of Segundo Parque Las Águilas, in Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City.
Cine Lido
Cine Lido is part of the Centro Cultural Bella Época on Tamaulipas 202 in Colonia Condesa, alongside the Rosario Castellanos bookstore and the Luis Cardoza y Aragón gallery.
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.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
When you get to Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
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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 Metepec?
About 54 min of driving without stops, over 37 miles.
How far is Metepec from Mexico City by car?
About 37 miles (60 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 Metepec?
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 Metepec?
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 Metepec use?
In order: MEX-15 and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mexico City and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Cine Lido (movie theater, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); La Marquesa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 19, 0.9 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.