The Wayro route from Tlaxcala to Valle de Bravo is 162 miles (260 km), about 2 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (260 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| 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-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Tlaxcala to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-134D (20 mi) carry about 41% of the 162 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxcala to Valle de Bravo, 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 |
| Periférico | 76–80 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 81–86 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–87 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 87–107 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 107–108 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 108–124 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 124–142 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 142–162 | 20 | 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 80 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tlaxcala and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 65)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 66), Bicentennial Park (mile 81), Bosencheve National Park (mile 143)
- Museums and history: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 65), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 71), Angel of Independence (mile 74)
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
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.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
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.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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From Tlaxcala to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxcala to Valle de Bravo?
About 2 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Tlaxcala by car?
About 162 miles (260 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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxcala and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 65, 0.3 mi from the route); Angel of Independence (monument, mile 74, 2 mi from the route); Bicentennial Park (park, mile 81, 2 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.