The 15 Best Day Trips from Chalco
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Chalco, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Iztapalapa, about 30 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 Chalco at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 30 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Iztapalapa | 20 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Puebla | 76 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 42 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 34 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 20 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 43 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Álvaro Obregón | 34 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Tlalnepantla | 44 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Coyoacán | 29 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Tlalpan | 28 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 54 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Toluca | 79 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 50 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Xochimilco | 22 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chalco
- 1
Mexico City, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km north-west of Chalco1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 2
Iztapalapa, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-west of Chalco1 hr round tripKnown for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.
- 3
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Chalco3 hr round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
- 4
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-west of Chalco1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
- 5
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north-west of Chalco1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 6
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-west of Chalco1 hr round trip - 7
Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north-west of Chalco1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 8
Álvaro Obregón, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km west of Chalco1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Tlalnepantla, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km north-west of Chalco1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Coyoacán, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km west of Chalco1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Tlalpan, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km west of Chalco1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Chalco2 hr round trip - 13
Toluca, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km west of Chalco3 hr round trip - 14
Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Chalco2 hr round trip - 15
Xochimilco, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km west of Chalco1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Chalco to Mexico City
A realistic pace for Mexico City, 30 km from Chalco. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Chalco
- 09:05Arrive in Mexico City (35 min drive)
- 09:20Barrio Chino
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
- 15:05Head back to Chalco
- 15:40Home in Chalco
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chalco?
- The best day trips from Chalco are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Iztapalapa, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chalco?
- Iztapalapa is the closest, 20 km north-west of Chalco, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chalco?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Chalco: Iztapalapa (30 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (30 min), Xochimilco (35 min), Tlalpan (40 min), Coyoacán (45 min), Mexico City (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Chalco for a day out?
- Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 30 km north-west of Chalco and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chalco?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toluca at 79 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.
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