The Wayro route from Apizaco to Tonatico is 155 miles (250 km), about 2 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 155 mi (250 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Apizaco to Tonatico is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-55D (24 mi) carry about 46% of the 155 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Apizaco to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 3–22 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 22–25 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 25–72 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 72–78 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 78–85 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 85–90 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 90–109 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 109–112 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 112–124 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 127–151 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 151–155 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 21 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 43 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Apizaco and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 75), Cencalli (mile 86)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 76), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 131)
- Museums and history: Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 11), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 75), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 81), Museo Nacional de la Estampa (mile 82), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 85), Cencalli (mile 86)
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Dedicated to Mexican graphic arts, the Museo Nacional de la Estampa in Mexico City covers printmaking techniques such as woodcuts, lithography and seals.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
More drives to Tonatico
- Valle de Bravo to Tonatico
- Zitácuaro to Tonatico
- Tlalpujahua to Tonatico
- Amealco to Tonatico
- San Juan del Río to Tonatico
- Tequisquiapan to Tonatico
From Apizaco to other places in Mexico
- Apizaco to Omitlán
- Apizaco to Huasca de Ocampo
- Apizaco to Atlatlahucan
- Apizaco to Metepec
- Apizaco to Jilotepec
- Apizaco to Malinalco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apizaco to Tonatico?
About 2 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 155 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Apizaco by car?
About 155 miles (250 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Apizaco to Tonatico?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Apizaco to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Apizaco to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D and MEX-55D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Apizaco and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Tlaxcala Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 11, 1 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 75, 0.3 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 86, 0.9 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway mile markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.