The Wayro route from Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán is 77 miles (124 km), about 1 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132 → MEX-132D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.1 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 Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán is like
MEX-132 (45 mi) and MEX-132D (5 mi) carry about 65% of the 77 miles. MEX-132D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 2–6 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 6–47 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 47–52 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–56 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 56–60 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 60–77 | 17 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 29 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tulancingo and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 60)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 50), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 60), Los Remedios National Park (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 46), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 60), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 69)
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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 de las Esculturas
Seventeen sculptures by Charlotte Yazbek, first shown at the Mexico Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair, stand in this Cuautitlán Izcalli park. The artist oversaw their installation here in 1976.
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.
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.
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 Tulancingo to other places in Mexico
- Tulancingo to Zimapán
- Tulancingo to Metepec
- Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan
- Tulancingo to Malinalco
- Tulancingo to Tonatico
- Tulancingo to El Oro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán?
About 1 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 77 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Tulancingo by car?
About 77 miles (124 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 Tulancingo 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 Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo 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 Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132 and MEX-132D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tulancingo and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Pyramid of the Moon (step pyramid, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Teotihuacán (catholic cathedral, mile 46, 2 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 60, 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.