The Wayro route from Puebla to Valle de Bravo is 168 miles (271 km), about 3 h 6 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 168 mi (271 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 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 Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-150D (66 mi) and MEX-134D (21 mi) carry about 52% of the 168 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota). 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 Valle de Bravo, 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 | 83–84 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 84–87 | 3 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 87–88 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 88–94 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 94–115 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 115–131 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 131–149 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 149–168 | 19 | 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 86 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería de Arte Mexicano (mile 84), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 85)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 74), Bicentennial Park (mile 88), Bosencheve National Park (mile 150)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 17), Museo de la Cancillería (mile 80), Centro de la Imagen (mile 80), Galería de Arte Mexicano (mile 84), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 85)
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Museo de la Cancillería
In Mexico City's historic center, the Foreign Ministry's Museo de la Cancillería shows artworks gathered mostly through a program that lets artists pay taxes with their work.
Centro de la Imagen
In Mexico City, the Centro de la Imagen is a cultural center that visitors can add to their list of stops in town.
Galería de Arte Mexicano
Galería de Arte Mexicano was founded in 1935 and directed for decades by Inés Amor; its Mexico City building was designed by architect Andrés Casillas de Alba.
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola opened in 1959 as the first off-campus cultural center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, bringing together the avant-garde and tradition.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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From Puebla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Valle de Bravo?
About 3 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Puebla by car?
About 168 miles (271 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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Centro de la Imagen (museum, mile 80, 2 mi from the route); Galería de Arte Mexicano (art gallery, mile 84, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (museum, mile 85, 0.6 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.