Plan on about 8 h 49 min of driving for the 546-mile (878 km) trip from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec, before any stops.
| Total distance | 546 mi (878 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-187D, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec: the shape of the trip
MEX-150D (204 mi) and MEX-145D (143 mi) carry about 64% of the 546 miles. It runs through 6 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-187D, MEX-180D and MEX-145D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-187D | 5–127 | 122 | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 127–131 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 131–152 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 152–295 | 143 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 295–499 | 204 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 499–505 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 505–512 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 512–517 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 517–536 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 536–542 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 542–546 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 60 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 363 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 470 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 503 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 525 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 350), Los Pinos (mile 513), Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 513), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 524)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 350), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 519), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 524)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 302), Fort Loreto (mile 431), Palace of Iturbide (mile 510), Benito Juárez Hemicycle (mile 510), Los Pinos (mile 513), Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 513)
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Benito Juárez Hemicycle
At the Alameda Central in Mexico City, the Benito Juárez Hemicycle is a Neoclassical monument where his statue is flanked by marble Doric columns.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Museo Nacional de la Cartografía
The Museo Nacional de Cartografía occupies the former church of San José of the old San Diego convent in Tacubaya, built in 1686 by the Dieguino friars.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
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.
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.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec?
About 8 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec?
About 546 miles (878 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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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.
What roads does the drive from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 350, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (museum, mile 513, 0.2 mi from the route); Los Pinos (museum, mile 513, 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 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.