The Wayro route from Pachuca to Metepec is 98 miles (157 km), about 1 h 60 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 98 mi (157 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-85D → EM 10 → MEX-134D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-85D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 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.
What the drive from Pachuca to Metepec is like
MEX-85D (29 mi) and MEX-134D (23 mi) carry about 53% of the 98 miles. MEX-85D, MEX-134D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Pachuca to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 6–21 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85D | 21–50 | 29 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 50–51 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 10 | 51–54 | 3 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 54–55 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 55–67 | 12 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 67–68 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 68–91 | 23 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 91–98 | 7 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 27 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 51 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and Metepec
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 63), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 69), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 34), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 51), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 51), Catedral de Azcapotzalco (mile 57), Museo Tezozómoc (mile 60)
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
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.
Museo Tezozómoc
Run by the Instituto Politécnico Nacional since 1999, Museo Tezozómoc is an interactive museum about science and technology.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
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.
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 Pachuca to Metepec?
About 1 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 98 miles.
How far is Metepec from Pachuca by car?
About 98 miles (157 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 Pachuca 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 Pachuca to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo 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 Pachuca to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-85D, EM 10 and MEX-134D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pachuca and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Mexican Air Force Museum (aviation museum, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Azcapotzalco (catholic cathedral, mile 57, 2 mi from the route); Museo Tezozómoc (museum, mile 60, 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 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.