The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Naolinco is 198 miles (318 km), about 4 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-142 → MEX-136 → MEX-140D → VER 65 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Naolinco is like
MEX-136 (85 mi) and MEX-140D (66 mi) carry about 76% of the 198 miles. MEX-140D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Naolinco, 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 | 32–117 | 85 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 117–183 | 66 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 183–185 | 2 | Veracruz |
| VER 65 | 185–197 | 12 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 197–198 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Naolinco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 9), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 49), La Malinche National Park (mile 106), Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 161)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39), Cantona (mile 144)
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
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.
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.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
More drives to Naolinco
- Cholula to Naolinco
- Zacatelco to Naolinco
- Huejotzingo to Naolinco
- Atlixco to Naolinco
- Cuautla to Naolinco
- Cuernavaca to Naolinco
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Naolinco?
About 4 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Naolinco from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 198 miles (318 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 Naolinco?
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 Naolinco?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Naolinco use?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136, MEX-140D and VER 65. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Naolinco?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Tepetlaoztoc (archaeological site, mile 39, 2 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.