The Wayro route from Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec is 175 miles (282 km), about 2 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 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 Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec is like
MEX-57D (95 mi) and MEX-95D (31 mi) carry about 72% of the 175 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 1–96 | 95 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 96–104 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 104–124 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 126–157 | 31 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 157–158 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 158–173 | 15 | Morelos |
| local roads | 173–175 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 25 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Pedro Escobedo and Oaxtepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 70), Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 111), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 114), El Carmen complex (mile 116), Six Flags México (mile 120)
- Nature and outdoors: Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 135)
- Museums and history: Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 111), El Carmen complex (mile 116), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 123)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 120), Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 124)
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec
On the east slope of Chapultepec Hill, inside the forest park, is a group of rock carvings made by the Mexica (Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec).
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
El Carmen complex
Discalced Carmelites founded this convent in San Ángel on June 29, 1615; today the former convent is a museum in the south of Mexico City.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
When you get to Oaxtepec
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In Oaxtepec, the Exconvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is among the first convents the Dominicans built in Mexico, and its walls preserve extensive fresco painting from the colonial era.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
More drives to Oaxtepec
- Malinalco to Oaxtepec
- Mexico City to Oaxtepec
- Metepec to Oaxtepec
- Toluca to Oaxtepec
- Otumba to Oaxtepec
- Taxco to Oaxtepec
From Pedro Escobedo to other places in Mexico
- Pedro Escobedo to Ihuatzio
- Pedro Escobedo to Cuanajo
- Pedro Escobedo to Tócuaro
- Pedro Escobedo to Zirahuén
- Pedro Escobedo to Pinos
- Pedro Escobedo to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec?
About 2 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
How far is Oaxtepec from Pedro Escobedo by car?
About 175 miles (282 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 Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec?
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 Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Escobedo to Oaxtepec use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and Oaxtepec?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 70, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theatre building, mile 114, 0.6 mi from the route); Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 120, 0.7 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.