The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan is 56 miles (90 km), about 1 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-142 → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.2 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 Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan is like
MEX-136 (23 mi) and MEX-142 (9 mi) carry about 57% of the 56 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136. It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–7 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 7–9 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 9–22 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 22–31 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 31–32 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 32–55 | 23 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 55–56 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Calpulalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 19), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49)
- Museums and history: Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 9), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 19), Teotihuacan (mile 27), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 32), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39)
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.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec
Also called the Centro Comunitario Casa de Morelos, the Casa de Morelos is a museum in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
When you get to Calpulalpan
Tecoaque
Near Calpulalpan in western Tlaxcala, Tecoaque is a Mesoamerican archaeological site once inhabited by the Acolhua, one of the three groups that made up the Aztec Empire.
More drives to Calpulalpan
- Mexico City to Calpulalpan
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- Toluca to Calpulalpan
- Cuautla to Calpulalpan
- Cuernavaca to Calpulalpan
- Zitácuaro to Calpulalpan
From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepotzotlán to Metepec
- Tepotzotlán to Malinalco
- Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan
- Tepotzotlán to El Oro
- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
- Tepotzotlán to Zimapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan?
About 1 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 56 miles.
How far is Calpulalpan from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 56 miles (90 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 Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan?
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 Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepotzotlán to Calpulalpan use?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-142 and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Calpulalpan?
Closest to the road: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 19, 0.9 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 49, 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.