The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Huamantla is 108 miles (174 km), about 2 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 21 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 4.3 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 Huamantla is like
MEX-136 (76 mi) and MEX-142 (9 mi) carry about 79% of the 108 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 Huamantla, 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 | 32–108 | 76 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Huamantla
- 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: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 36), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 19), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 32), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 93)
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.
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.
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.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
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.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
When you get to Huamantla
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Huamantla
- Pachuca to Huamantla
- Mexico City to Huamantla
- Cuautla to Huamantla
- Cuernavaca to Huamantla
- Toluca to Huamantla
- San Juan del Río to Huamantla
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 Huamantla?
About 2 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 108 miles.
How far is Huamantla from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 108 miles (174 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 Huamantla?
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 Huamantla?
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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla?
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.