The Wayro route from Mexico City to Tepotzotlán is 32 miles (51 km), about 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.3 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 Tepotzotlán is like
Periférico (18 mi) and MEX-57 (6 mi) carry about 75% of the 32 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-57. 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 Tepotzotlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 2–6 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 6–24 | 18 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 24–30 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 30–32 | 2 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 9 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Mexico City and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acuario Inbursa (mile 9), Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (mile 16)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 12)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Azcapotzalco (mile 11), Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (mile 16), Tenayuca (mile 18)
- With kids: Acuario Inbursa (mile 9)
Acuario Inbursa
In the Nuevo Polanco area of Mexico City, Acuario Inbursa spreads across about 3,500 square meters of exhibits holding some 1.6 million liters of seawater.
Catedral de Azcapotzalco
Officially the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Philip and James, the Catedral de Azcapotzalco is the seat of the Diocese of Azcapotzalco in Mexico City.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica
Part of the Antonio Haghenbeck Cultural Foundation, the Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica is a museum in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
When you get to Tepotzotlán
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Parque Espejo de los Lirios
Espejo de los Lirios is a lake park in Cuautitlán Izcalli, opened as a park in 1973 and declared a protected natural area in 2009 along with the city's Central Park.
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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 Tepotzotlán?
About 45 min of driving without stops, over 32 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Mexico City by car?
About 32 miles (51 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 Tepotzotlán?
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 Tepotzotlán?
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 Tepotzotlán use?
In order: Viaducto, Periférico and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mexico City and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Acuario Inbursa (public aquarium, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (museum, mile 16, 0.4 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.