The Wayro route from Zacatelco to Angangueo is 191 miles (307 km), about 3 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 191 mi (307 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 44 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 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 Zacatelco to Angangueo is like
MEX-150D (56 mi) and MEX-A7D (34 mi) carry about 47% of the 191 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 5 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacatelco to Angangueo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 7–63 | 56 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–69 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 69–70 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 70–77 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 78–81 | 3 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 81–82 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 82–88 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 88–109 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 109–125 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 125–159 | 34 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 159–166 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 166–176 | 10 | Michoacán |
| MICH 44 | 176–191 | 15 | Michoacán |
- Mile 5 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Zacatelco and Angangueo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chapultepec Zoo (mile 78), Los Remedios National Park (mile 85), Bosencheve National Park (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Naucalli (mile 83), Los Remedios National Park (mile 85), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 98), Bosencheve National Park (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 11), Palace of Iturbide (mile 73), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 78)
- With kids: Chapultepec Zoo (mile 78)
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.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Chapultepec Zoo
Founded on July 6, 1923, by biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera, Chapultepec Zoo sits inside Mexico City's Chapultepec Park.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
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.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
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.
When you get to Angangueo
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
More drives to Angangueo
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- Tepoztlán to Angangueo
From Zacatelco to other places in Mexico
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- Zacatelco to Calpulalpan
- Zacatelco to Otumba
- Zacatelco to Atlatlahucan
- Zacatelco to Omitlán
- Zacatelco to Huasca de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacatelco to Angangueo?
About 3 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 191 miles.
How far is Angangueo from Zacatelco by car?
About 191 miles (307 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 Zacatelco to Angangueo?
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 Zacatelco to Angangueo?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Zacatelco to Angangueo use?
In order: MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MICH 44. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zacatelco and Angangueo?
Closest to the road: Chapultepec Zoo (zoo, mile 78, 0.6 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 85, 0.8 mi from the route); Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 153, 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.