The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Huauchinango is 104 miles (168 km), about 2 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 104 mi (168 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.2 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 Huauchinango is like
MEX-132 (40 mi) and MEX-132D (33 mi) carry about 70% of the 104 miles. MEX-132D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Huauchinango, 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 |
| connecting roads | 22–27 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 27–32 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 32–72 | 40 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 73–101 | 28 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| local roads | 101–104 | 3 | Puebla |
- Mile 51 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Huauchinango
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepeyac National Park (mile 18), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 9), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 33), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 78)
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.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
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.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
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From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
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- Tepotzotlán to Tonatico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Huauchinango?
About 2 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 104 miles.
How far is Huauchinango from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 104 miles (168 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 Huauchinango?
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 Huauchinango?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Huauchinango use?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Huauchinango?
Closest to the road: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 19, 0.9 mi from the route); Catedral de Teotihuacán (catholic cathedral, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 35, 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.