The Wayro route from Tepoztlán to Otumba is 87 miles (140 km), about 1 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 87 mi (140 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Otumba is like
MEX-95D (29 mi) and MEX-132 (8 mi) carry about 43% of the 87 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tepoztlán to Otumba, 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 | 6–35 | 29 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 35–41 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 41–47 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 47–53 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 53–66 | 13 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 66–71 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 71–76 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 76–84 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 84–87 | 3 | 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)
Stops between Tepoztlán and Otumba
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 32), Universum (mile 39), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 43), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 44), Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos (mile 48), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 78)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 38)
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
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.
Universum
Universum is a museum that promotes science and technology to the public and supports the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
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.
Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos
The Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos is a museum in Mexico City's historic center devoted to the textiles of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
When you get to Otumba
Pyramid of the Sun
Rising along the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, the Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, believed to date to about AD 200.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
More drives to Otumba
- Mexico City to Otumba
- Tepotzotlán to Otumba
- Toluca to Otumba
- Metepec to Otumba
- Jilotepec to Otumba
- Cuernavaca to Otumba
From Tepoztlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepoztlán to San Miguel, Morelos
- Tepoztlán to Malinalco
- Tepoztlán to Tonatico
- Tepoztlán to Jilotepec
- Tepoztlán to Ixtenco
- Tepoztlán to Omitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepoztlán to Otumba?
About 1 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 87 miles.
How far is Otumba from Tepoztlán by car?
About 87 miles (140 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 Otumba?
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 Otumba?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepoztlán to Otumba use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepoztlán and Otumba?
Closest to the road: Frida Kahlo Museum (art museum, mile 44, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Teotihuacán (catholic cathedral, mile 78, 2 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 80, 1 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.