The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Chipilo is 167 miles (268 km), about 3 h 13 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 167 mi (268 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-55 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 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 Valle de Bravo to Chipilo is like
MEX-150D (65 mi) and MEX-15D (21 mi) carry about 51% of the 167 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 19–37 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 37–38 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 38–45 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 45–55 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 55–76 | 21 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 76–80 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 80–88 | 8 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 88–93 | 5 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 94–159 | 65 | State of Mexico, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 159–162 | 3 | Puebla |
| local roads | 162–167 | 5 | Puebla |
- Mile 68 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 123 of this route: State of Mexico → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Pinos (mile 79), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18)
- Museums and history: Los Pinos (mile 79), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 80), Museo Mural Diego Rivera (mile 83), Casa Talavera Cultural Center (mile 85), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 91), Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 91), Cacaxtla (mile 145), Xochitecatl (mile 145)
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.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Mexico City is where you'll find Diego Rivera's 1946–47 mural Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central.
Casa Talavera Cultural Center
In the La Merced area of Mexico City's historic center, Casa Talavera Cultural Center occupies a 16th- or early 17th-century building that was home to the Marquis de Aguayo.
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.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
When you get to Chipilo
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Museo Amparo
Opened in 1991 in Puebla's historic center, Museo Amparo was sponsored by the Amparo Foundation, created in 1979 by Manuel Espinosa Yglesias in honor of his wife.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
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From Valle de Bravo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Chipilo?
About 3 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 167 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 167 miles (268 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 Valle de Bravo to Chipilo?
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 Valle de Bravo to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Valle de Bravo to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-55, MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Los Pinos (museum, mile 79, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Historia (National museum, mile 80, 1 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 91, 0.3 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.