The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Ixtenco is 190 miles (305 km), about 3 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 190 mi (305 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-A6D → MEX-134D → MEX-134 → EM 10 → Periférico → MEX-136D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-5D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 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 Ixtenco is like
MEX-136 (81 mi) and MEX-134D (22 mi) carry about 54% of the 190 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-134, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Ixtenco, 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 |
| MEX-A6D | 37–53 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 53–75 | 22 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134 | 75–78 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 78–86 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| EM 10 | 88–93 | 5 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| Periférico | 93–96 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 96–100 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136D | 100–107 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 107–109 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 109–190 | 81 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 122 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Ixtenco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 109), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 125)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 79), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Museo Tezozómoc (mile 83), Tenayuca (mile 86), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 91), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 91), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 109), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 168)
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.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Museo Tezozómoc
Run by the Instituto Politécnico Nacional since 1999, Museo Tezozómoc is an interactive museum about science and technology.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Cerrito de Los Melones
Named for the place where it sits, Cerrito de los Melones, the Ahuehuetitlán archaeological zone of ruler Nezahualcóyotl's palace is one of the few explored traces of the great pre-Hispanic city of Acolhuacan.
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.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
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- Otumba to Ixtenco
- Pachuca to Ixtenco
- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
From Valle de Bravo to other places in Mexico
- Valle de Bravo to Ezequiel Montes
- Valle de Bravo to Cuanajo
- Valle de Bravo to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Valle de Bravo to Tócuaro
- Valle de Bravo to Cotija
- Valle de Bravo to Pinos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Ixtenco?
About 3 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 190 miles (305 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-134, EM 10, Periférico, MEX-136D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Museo Tezozómoc (museum, mile 83, 1 mi from the route); Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 109, 0.6 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 125, 0.6 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.