The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Zimapán is 94 miles (152 km), about 2 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 94 mi (152 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-11 → MEX-45 → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Zimapán is like
MEX-85 (20 mi) and MEX-57D (16 mi) carry about 38% of the 94 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-11, MEX-45, MEX-85 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Zimapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 2–18 | 16 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-11 | 18–22 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 22–65 | 43 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-45 | 65–70 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 70–90 | 20 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 90–94 | 4 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 13 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Zimapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 20), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 31), Tula (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 31), Tula (mile 32)
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
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- Zitácuaro to Zimapán
- Cuitzeo to Zimapán
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 Ezequiel Montes
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Zimapán?
About 2 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 94 miles.
How far is Zimapán from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 94 miles (152 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 Zimapán?
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 Zimapán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Zimapán use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-11, MEX-45 and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepotzotlán and Zimapán?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 20, 0.4 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 31, 0.2 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 32, 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 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.