The 13 Best Day Trips from Gustavo Adolfo Madero

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico, led by Iztapalapa, Puebla, Álvaro Obregón. The closest is Iztapalapa, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Gustavo Adolfo Madero

  1. 1

    Iztapalapa, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of Gustavo Adolfo Madero

    Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.

  2. 2

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Gustavo Adolfo Madero

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  3. 3

    Álvaro Obregón, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south-west of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  4. 4

    Coyoacán, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  5. 5

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  6. 6

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  7. 7

    Toluca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  8. 8

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  9. 9

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  10. 10

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-east of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  11. 11

    Tláhuac, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  12. 12

    Nicolás Romero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-west of Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  13. 13

    Zumpango, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Gustavo Adolfo Madero

A sample day: Gustavo Adolfo Madero to Iztapalapa

  1. 08:30Leave Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  2. 08:55Arrive in Iztapalapa (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Iztapalapa
  6. 14:55Head back to Gustavo Adolfo Madero
  7. 15:20Home in Gustavo Adolfo Madero

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
The best day trips from Gustavo Adolfo Madero are Iztapalapa, Puebla, Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, Tlalpan. The closest is Iztapalapa, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
Iztapalapa is the closest, 16 km south of Gustavo Adolfo Madero, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Gustavo Adolfo Madero: Iztapalapa (25 min), Coyoacán (25 min), Ciudad López Mateos (25 min), Álvaro Obregón (25 min), Cuautitlán Izcalli (30 min), Tlalpan (35 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 107 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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