The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Metepec is 199 miles (320 km), about 3 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 199 mi (320 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Teziutlán to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (46 mi) and MEX-129D (39 mi) carry about 43% of the 199 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 2–41 | 39 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 41–55 | 14 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 55–83 | 28 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 84–103 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 106–152 | 46 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 152–158 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 158–165 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 165–170 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 170–190 | 20 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 190–195 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 195–199 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 47 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 155), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 167), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 177)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 66), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 173), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 177)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 91), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 155), Palace of the Inquisition (mile 162), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 167)
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Palace of the Inquisition
Built in the 1730s as headquarters of the Mexican Inquisition, the palace on Santo Domingo Plaza now houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine; its entrance sits on a canted corner.
Papalote Museo del Niño
In Chapultepec's woods, Papalote Museo del Niño is a children's museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology and art built around learning and teamwork.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
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.
When you get to Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
Cosmovitral
Toluca's Cosmovitral wraps a botanical garden of more than 500 plant species in a huge stained-glass work designed by artist Leopoldo Flores. Light filtering through the colored glass sets the mood as you walk the garden paths.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Metepec?
About 3 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 199 miles.
How far is Metepec from Teziutlán by car?
About 199 miles (320 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 Teziutlán to Metepec?
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 Teziutlán to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Teziutlán to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 155, 0.3 mi from the route); Papalote Museo del Niño (museum building, mile 167, 0.6 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 177, 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.