The Wayro route from Tetela del Volcán to El Oro is 159 miles (256 km), about 3 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-55D → EM 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 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 Tetela del Volcán to El Oro is like
MEX-55D (30 mi) and MEX-115 (20 mi) carry about 31% of the 159 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela del Volcán to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–40 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 40–48 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 48–54 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 54–62 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 62–66 | 4 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 66–67 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 67–72 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 73–93 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 94–109 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 110–140 | 30 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 140–142 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| EM 5 | 142–159 | 17 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 9 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tetela del Volcán and El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 140)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 24), Bicentennial Park (mile 67), Parque Naucalli (mile 68), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 83)
- Museums and history: José Luis Cuevas Museum (mile 57), Palace of Iturbide (mile 58), Estela de Luz (mile 63), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 140)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Just off the Zócalo in Mexico City's historic center, the José Luis Cuevas Museum was built, along with the Church of Santa Inés, as part of the Convent of Santa Inés complex.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Estela de Luz
Built in 2011 for the bicentennial of Mexico's independence, the Estela de Luz is a Mexico City monument that combines quartz with electric lighting.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
When you get to El Oro
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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From Tetela del Volcán to other places in Mexico
- Tetela del Volcán to Otumba
- Tetela del Volcán to Malinalco
- Tetela del Volcán to Tetela de Ocampo
- Tetela del Volcán to Metztitlán
- Tetela del Volcán to Amealco
- Tetela del Volcán to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela del Volcán to El Oro?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
How far is El Oro from Tetela del Volcán by car?
About 159 miles (256 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 Tetela del Volcán to El Oro?
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 Tetela del Volcán to El Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela del Volcán to El Oro use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-55D and EM 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela del Volcán and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 0.3 mi from the route); Estela de Luz (monument, mile 63, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 140, 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.