The Wayro route from Oaxaca to Metepec is 321 miles (517 km), about 5 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
The Oaxaca–Metepec drive in a few lines
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-150D (117 mi) carry about 83% of the 321 miles. It runs through 4 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D, MEX-150D and MEX-15D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Oaxaca and Metepec
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 2–7 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-135D | 7–158 | 151 | Oaxaca, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 158–275 | 117 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 275–280 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 280–281 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 281–288 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 288–293 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 293–312 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 312–318 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 318–321 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 107 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cencalli (mile 288), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 300)
- Nature and outdoors: Benito Juárez National Park (mile 7), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 116), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 300)
- Museums and history: Fort Loreto (mile 208), Acozac (mile 265), Museum of Mexico City (mile 284), Cencalli (mile 288)
Benito Juárez National Park
Pine and oak forest covers about 2,737 hectares in Benito Juárez National Park, a short way north of Oaxaca City. Among its trails is La Coronilla, a loop of around 5 km at moderate difficulty.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
This arid valley straddling Puebla and Oaxaca joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2018 as a mixed site. It is a major center of cactus diversity and preserves ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams built to manage scarce water.
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
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.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
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.
In Metepec itself
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxaca to Metepec?
About 5 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
What is the driving distance from Oaxaca to Metepec?
About 321 miles (517 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Oaxaca to Metepec?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-135D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oaxaca to Metepec?
Closest to the road: Fort Loreto (fort, mile 208, 2 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 288, 0.9 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (national park, mile 300, 1 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.