The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán is 163 miles (262 km), about 2 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → Periférico → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-115D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán is like
MEX-57D (80 mi) and MEX-95D (31 mi) carry about 68% of the 163 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–94 | 80 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-57 | 94–103 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 103–122 | 19 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 124–155 | 31 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 155–157 | 2 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 157–161 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 161–163 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 68), Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 109), Petrogravures of Cerro de Chapultepec (mile 109), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 114), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 114), Six Flags México (mile 119), Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Bombilla (mile 114), Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (mile 109), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (mile 114), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 127), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura (mile 129)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 119)
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.
Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios
Also known as Anfibium, the Museo del Axolote is a museum and research and conservation center that protects the axolotl, an endangered species endemic to Mexico, and works to clean up bodies of water.
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).
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Juan O'Gorman designed these two functionalist houses in 1931 for Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, one red and white, one blue, joined by a small rooftop bridge. Since 1986 they've been a museum about the couple and their generation.
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.
Bosque de Tlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan is a protected urban forest of about 253 hectares in southern Mexico City, near the Periférico Sur and Avenida Insurgentes Sur.
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.
When you get to Tepoztlán
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.
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
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
- Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán
From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
- Tequisquiapan to Cuitzeo
- Tequisquiapan to Ihuatzio
- Tequisquiapan to Cuanajo
- Tequisquiapan to Tócuaro
- Tequisquiapan to Pacanda
- Tequisquiapan to Zirahuén
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán?
About 2 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 163 miles (262 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Tequisquiapan to Tepoztlán use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, 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 Tequisquiapan and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 68, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios (museum, mile 109, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo (museum, mile 114, 0.3 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.