Cities Near Mexico City
Cities near Mexico City, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Puebla, Cuernavaca, Toluca. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Mexico City, Mexico is Puebla, about 66 mi (106 km) away — roughly 1 hr 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PueblaTalavera tiles and a grand cathedral | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| CuernavacaThe city of eternal spring | 35 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TolucaHighland market and volcano views | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Teoloyucan | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cuautla | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pachuca de Soto | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Atlixco | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tulancingo | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Mexico City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Puebla, Cuernavaca, Toluca, Teoloyucan, Cuautla. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Mexico City include Puebla, Cuernavaca, Toluca, Teoloyucan, Cuautla. The closest is Puebla, about 66 miles (106 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Mexico City
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Puebla
- → Best time to visit Cuernavaca
- → Best time to visit Toluca
- → Best time to visit Teoloyucan
- → Best time to visit Cuautla
- → Best time to visit San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida
- → Best time to visit Pachuca de Soto
- → Best time to visit Atlixco
- → Best time to visit Tulancingo
- → Best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón