The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán is 171 miles (275 km), about 3 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-142 → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-129D, MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 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 Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán is like
MEX-136 (85 mi) and MEX-129D (39 mi) carry about 73% of the 171 miles. MEX-129D, MEX-140D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-142, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán, 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 | 55–140 | 85 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 140–149 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 149–153 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 153–154 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 154–171 | 17 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 47 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 123), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 138)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 66), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 123), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 154), Los Remedios National Park (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Tepetlaoztoc (mile 134), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 138), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 140), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 163)
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.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
When you get to Tepotzotlán
Parque Espejo de los Lirios
Espejo de los Lirios is a lake park in Cuautitlán Izcalli, opened as a park in 1973 and declared a protected natural area in 2009 along with the city's Central Park.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
More drives to Tepotzotlán
- Mexico City to Tepotzotlán
- Toluca to Tepotzotlán
- Cuernavaca to Tepotzotlán
- Cuautla to Tepotzotlán
- Celaya to Tepotzotlán
- San Miguel de Allende to Tepotzotlán
From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
- Teziutlán to Huejotzingo
- Teziutlán to Omitlán
- Teziutlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Teziutlán to Actopan
- Teziutlán to Metepec
- Teziutlán to Metztitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 171 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Teziutlán by car?
About 171 miles (275 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 Tepotzotlán?
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 Tepotzotlán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán use?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-136, MEX-142 and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 123, 0.6 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 138, 0.9 mi from the route); Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (paleontological museum, mile 140, 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.