The Wayro route from Tlaxcala to Metepec is 109 miles (175 km), about 2 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 109 mi (175 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.4 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 Tlaxcala to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-15D (19 mi) carry about 61% of the 109 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxcala to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 2–13 | 11 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 13–16 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 16–63 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 68–76 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 76–81 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 81–100 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 100–106 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 106–109 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 12 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tlaxcala and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 65), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 87)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 66), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 83), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 87)
- Museums and history: Acozac (mile 53), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 65), Museo de Sitio del Centro Cultural de España en México (mile 71), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 76)
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Museo de Sitio del Centro Cultural de España en México
The Museo de Sitio CCEMx - INAH belongs to the Centro Cultural de España en México and is located in the historic center of Mexico City.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
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
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
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 Tlaxcala to Metepec?
About 2 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 109 miles.
How far is Metepec from Tlaxcala by car?
About 109 miles (175 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 Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxcala to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tlaxcala to Metepec use?
In order: 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 Tlaxcala and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 65, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 76, 1 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 87, 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.