The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Tlaltizapán is 100 miles (161 km), about 2 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 100 mi (161 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MOR 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 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 Tlaltizapán is like
MEX-95D (31 mi) and Periférico (19 mi) carry about 50% of the 100 miles. MEX-95D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-95 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Tlaltizapán, 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 | 39–61 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 61–71 | 10 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 71–79 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 79–88 | 9 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | Morelos |
| MOR 14 | 89–95 | 6 | Morelos |
| local roads | 95–100 | 5 | 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 Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 25), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 25), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Las islas (mile 30), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 25), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 29), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 42), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 45), Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca (mile 79)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 37)
Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec
On the east slope of Chapultepec Hill, inside the forest park, is a group of rock carvings made by the Mexica (Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec).
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.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
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.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
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.
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.
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
Begun in the 16th century, the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca now holds the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, reopened in 2023. Out on the east terrace, Diego Rivera's mural on the history of Morelos is back on view.
More drives to Tlaltizapán
- Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán
- Atlixco to Tlaltizapán
- Mexico City to Tlaltizapán
- Metepec to Tlaltizapán
- Zacatelco to Tlaltizapán
- Tlaxcala to Tlaltizapán
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 Tlaltizapán?
About 2 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 100 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 100 miles (161 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 Tlaltizapán?
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 Tlaltizapán?
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 Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MEX-57, Periférico, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MOR 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (museum, mile 25, 0.1 mi from the route); Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (petroglyph, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 35, 0.7 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.