The Wayro route from Xico to Valle de Bravo is 281 miles (452 km), about 5 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 281 mi (452 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | VER 7 → MEX-140 → MEX-140D → MEX-136 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 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 Xico to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-140D (66 mi) and MEX-150D (48 mi) carry about 41% of the 281 miles. MEX-140D, MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-140, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Xico to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 6–10 | 4 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 10–13 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140 | 13–18 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 19–85 | 66 | Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 85–114 | 29 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 114–133 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 133–135 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 135–183 | 48 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 183–188 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 188–196 | 8 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 196–200 | 4 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 200–201 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 201–206 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 206–207 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 207–227 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 227–228 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 228–244 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 244–262 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 262–281 | 19 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 51 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Xico and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xalapa Cathedral (mile 12), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 185)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Xalapa Cathedral (mile 12), Cantona (mile 58), Basílica de Ocotlán (mile 121), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 185), Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City (mile 191), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City (mile 198)
Xalapa Cathedral
One of Xalapa's oldest buildings, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception mixes a baroque core with neo-Gothic touches added in 1895, and holds the remains of Bishop Rafael Guízar y Valencia.
Cantona
High on the Puebla plateau near the Veracruz line, Cantona was a fortified pre-Hispanic city that controlled trade toward the Gulf; its explored southern section reveals interconnected streets, walled residential units and more than two dozen ballgame courts.
Basílica de Ocotlán
On Cerro de San Lorenzo near the city of Tlaxcala, the Basílica de Ocotlán is a standout of Mexican Churrigueresque Baroque, begun in 1670 and home to an ocote-wood image of the Virgin tied to a 1541 legend.
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.
Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City
Southeast of the Zócalo at Correo Mayor and República de Uruguay, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera once belonged to the Convent of Santo Niño Perdido, founded in 1573.
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo Rufino Tamayo shows modern and contemporary art, including works from painter Rufino Tamayo's own collection, in a building by Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Xico to Valle de Bravo?
About 5 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Xico by car?
About 281 miles (452 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 Xico 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 Xico to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Xico to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: VER 7, MEX-140, MEX-140D, MEX-136, 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 Xico and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Xalapa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 12, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 185, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City (art museum, mile 198, 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.