The 9 Best Day Trips from Pachuca de Soto
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 9 good day trips from Pachuca de Soto, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pachuca de Soto at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 87 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Iztapalapa | 91 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Puebla | 131 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 66 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 80 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 85 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tlalpan | 102 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 73 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Toluca | 133 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pachuca de Soto
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Mexico City, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
Also nearby: Naucalpan de Juárez, Álvaro Obregón, Tlalnepantla, Coyoacán, Ciudad López Mateos.
- 2
Iztapalapa, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.
Also nearby: Xochimilco.
- 3
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Pachuca de Soto4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
- 4
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
- 5
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 6
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Tlalpan, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Toluca, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto4 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pachuca de Soto to Mexico City
A realistic pace for Mexico City, 87 km from Pachuca de Soto. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Pachuca de Soto
- 09:50Arrive in Mexico City (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Barrio Chino
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
- 15:50Head back to Pachuca de Soto
- 17:10Home in Pachuca de Soto
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pachuca de Soto?
- The best day trips from Pachuca de Soto are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pachuca de Soto?
- Ecatepec de Morelos is the closest, 66 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Pachuca de Soto for a day out?
- Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km south-west of Pachuca de Soto and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pachuca de Soto?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toluca at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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