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The 14 Best Day Trips from Álvaro Obregón
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Álvaro Obregón, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Xochimilco, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Álvaro Obregón at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 110 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 31 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 18 km NE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 20 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Tlalnepantla | 20 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 32 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Toluca | 48 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 23 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Xochimilco | 16 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuernavaca | 48 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Ixtapaluca | 34 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Tláhuac | 22 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Nicolás Romero | 33 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zumpango | 50 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Álvaro Obregón
- 1
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Álvaro Obregón3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
Also nearby: Cholula.
- 2
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km north-east of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
- 3
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km north-east of Álvaro Obregón50 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 4
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km east of Álvaro Obregón1 hr round trip - 5
Tlalnepantla, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of Álvaro Obregón1 hr round trip - 6
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km north of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Toluca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km west of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km north of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Xochimilco, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-east of Álvaro Obregón50 min round trip - 10
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km south of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Ixtapaluca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km east of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Tláhuac, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km east of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Nicolás Romero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north of Álvaro Obregón1 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Zumpango, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north of Álvaro Obregón2 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Álvaro Obregón to Puebla
A realistic pace for Puebla, 110 km from Álvaro Obregón. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Álvaro Obregón
- 09:15Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Benito Juárez
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
- 15:15Head back to Álvaro Obregón
- 17:00Home in Álvaro Obregón
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Álvaro Obregón?
- The best day trips from Álvaro Obregón are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Tlalnepantla. The closest is Xochimilco, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Álvaro Obregón?
- Xochimilco is the closest, 16 km south-east of Álvaro Obregón, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Álvaro Obregón?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Álvaro Obregón: Xochimilco (25 min), Gustavo Adolfo Madero (25 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (30 min), Tlalnepantla (30 min), Tláhuac (35 min), Ciudad López Mateos (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Álvaro Obregón for a day out?
- Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km east of Álvaro Obregón and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Álvaro Obregón?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 110 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.
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