The Wayro route from Tepoztlán to Jilotepec is 108 miles (174 km), about 2 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-461 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 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 Tepoztlán to Jilotepec is like
MEX-57 (32 mi) and Periférico (30 mi) carry about 57% of the 108 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-461 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepoztlán to Jilotepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 1–5 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 6–34 | 28 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 34–39 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 39–69 | 30 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 69–101 | 32 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-461 | 101–107 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 107–108 | 1 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 22 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 55 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tepoztlán and Jilotepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Six Flags México (mile 43), Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 50), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 52)
- Nature and outdoors: Las islas (mile 47), El Pensil Mexicano (mile 54)
- Museums and history: Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 32), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 36), Anahuacalli Museum (mile 40), Archaeological site of Mixcoac (mile 50), Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (mile 52)
- With kids: Zoológico Los Coyotes (mile 40), Six Flags México (mile 43)
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.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Zoológico Los Coyotes
Opened on February 2, 1999, Los Coyotes is Mexico City's third zoo, created to complement the capital's other zoos.
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
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.
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.
Archaeological site of Mixcoac
Once on the shore of Lake Texcoco, Mixcoac is a Mexica archaeological zone that, in its final phase, was under the rule of Tenochtitlan.
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.
El Pensil Mexicano
At 80 Lago Chiem street in Mexico City's Colonia Pensil, El Pensil Mexicano is a Baroque-style garden on a 3,000-square-meter lot, one of the last remnants of New Spain's pleasure gardens.
More drives to Jilotepec
- Mexico City to Jilotepec
- Cuernavaca to Jilotepec
- Cuautla to Jilotepec
- Taxco to Jilotepec
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Jilotepec
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Jilotepec
From Tepoztlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepoztlán to San Miguel, Morelos
- Tepoztlán to Malinalco
- Tepoztlán to Tonatico
- Tepoztlán to Otumba
- Tepoztlán to Ixtenco
- Tepoztlán to Omitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepoztlán to Jilotepec?
About 2 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 108 miles.
How far is Jilotepec from Tepoztlán by car?
About 108 miles (174 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 Tepoztlán to Jilotepec?
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 Tepoztlán to Jilotepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tepoztlán to Jilotepec use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57 and MEX-461. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepoztlán and Jilotepec?
Closest to the road: Six Flags México (amusement park, mile 43, 0.8 mi from the route); Archaeological site of Mixcoac (archaeological site, mile 50, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas (museum, mile 52, 0.2 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.