The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Oaxtepec is 89 miles (144 km), about 1 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 89 mi (144 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 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 Oaxtepec is like
MEX-95D (32 mi) and Periférico (19 mi) carry about 57% of the 89 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Oaxtepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–19 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 19–38 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 39–71 | 32 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 72–88 | 16 | Morelos |
| local roads | 88–89 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Oaxtepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Torres de Satélite (mile 18), Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 24), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 25), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 29), Universum (mile 36)
- Nature and outdoors: Las islas (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 24), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 25), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 29), Universum (mile 36), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 45)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 37)
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.
Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios
Also known as Anfibium, the Museo del Axolote is a museum and research and conservation center that protects the axolotl, an endangered species endemic to Mexico, and works to clean up bodies of water.
Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas
Inside the Los Pinos cultural complex, the Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas occupies the presidential residence where Cárdenas moved in 1934 instead of living in Chapultepec Castle. It opened as a museum in 2020.
Carrillo Gil Art Museum
Named for collector Álvar Carrillo Gil, the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil in Mexico City centers on his collection, with works by José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera.
Las islas
Las Islas is the colloquial name for a public garden at the Ciudad Universitaria of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, known as UNAM.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Founded in 2012 by architect Fernando Romero and Soumaya Slim, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura in Mexico City exhibits and studies design, with more than 1,500 objects and Enrique del Moral's personal library.
When you get to Oaxtepec
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In Oaxtepec, the Exconvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is among the first convents the Dominicans built in Mexico, and its walls preserve extensive fresco painting from the colonial era.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
More drives to Oaxtepec
- Malinalco to Oaxtepec
- Mexico City to Oaxtepec
- Metepec to Oaxtepec
- Toluca to Oaxtepec
- Otumba to Oaxtepec
- Taxco to Oaxtepec
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 Oaxtepec?
About 1 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 89 miles.
How far is Oaxtepec from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 89 miles (144 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 Oaxtepec?
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 Oaxtepec?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepotzotlán to Oaxtepec use?
In order: MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Oaxtepec?
Closest to the road: Torres de Satélite (sculpture, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (museum, mile 24, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (museum, mile 25, 0.1 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.