The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán is 78 miles (126 km), about 1 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 78 mi (126 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 35 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 3.1 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 Tepoztlán is like
MEX-95D (32 mi) and Periférico (19 mi) carry about 65% of the 78 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 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán, 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 | 72–76 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 76–78 | 2 | 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 Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Torres de Satélite (mile 18), Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (mile 24), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 29), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma (mile 32), Six Flags México (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Cristo Rey (mile 13), Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (mile 24), House of Gaga (mile 25), Carrillo Gil Art Museum (mile 29), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma (mile 32), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 42)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 34), Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 37)
Cristo Rey
Begun in 1975 and inaugurated in 1981, this colossal Cristo Rey statue stands on Cerro Cola de Caballo in the Sierra de Guadalupe, within the Jardines del Recuerdo cemetery in Tlalnepantla.
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.
Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros
Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros is a museum you can find in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City.
House of Gaga
Founded in 2008 by Fernando Mesta, House of Gaga is a contemporary art gallery in Mexico City.
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.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma
MUCA Roma, a museum of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, shows contemporary visual art, mostly by emerging artists, and keeps a documentation center open to the public.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
When you get to Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
More drives to Tepoztlán
- Mexico City to Tepoztlán
- Metepec to Tepoztlán
- Toluca to Tepoztlán
- Atlixco to Tepoztlán
- Taxco to Tepoztlán
- Puebla to Tepoztlán
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 Tepoztlán?
About 1 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 78 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 78 miles (126 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 Tepoztlán?
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 Tepoztlán?
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 Tepoztlán 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 Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Torres de Satélite (sculpture, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Carrillo Gil Art Museum (art museum, mile 29, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes Roma (museum, mile 32, 0.8 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.