The Wayro route from Puebla to Metepec is 116 miles (186 km), about 2 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 116 mi (186 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 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 Puebla to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (66 mi) and MEX-15D (19 mi) carry about 73% of the 116 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Puebla to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 4–70 | 66 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 70–75 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 76–83 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 83–88 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 88–107 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 107–112 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 112–116 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 40 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 95 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 73), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 89), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 89), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 17), Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 71), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 73), Palace of Iturbide (mile 80), Galería OMR (mile 81), Estela de Luz (mile 83)
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
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.
Galería OMR
Known simply as OMR, Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Metepec?
About 2 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 116 miles.
How far is Metepec from Puebla by car?
About 116 miles (186 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 Puebla 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 Puebla to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Puebla to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Galería OMR (art gallery, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 94, 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.