The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is 529 miles (852 km), about 9 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 529 mi (852 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-142 → MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 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.
On the road from Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
MEX-150D (151 mi) and MEX-187D (121 mi) carry about 51% of the 529 miles. It runs through 6 states: State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D, MEX-150D and MEX-145D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
| 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 | 32–65 | 33 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 65–83 | 18 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 84–235 | 151 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 235–346 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 346–377 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 377–398 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 398–403 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 403–524 | 121 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| local roads | 524–529 | 5 | Chiapas |
- Mile 47 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 470 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 180)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Remedios National Park (mile 9), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 18), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 19), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 32), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 34), Tepetlaoztoc (mile 39)
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.
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.
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.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
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From Tepotzotlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
About 9 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
About 529 miles (852 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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
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; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepotzotlán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa use?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-142, MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
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); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 180, 0.4 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.