The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Tonatico is 117 miles (189 km), about 2 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-136D → Circuito Interior → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-136D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 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 Calpulalpan to Tonatico is like
MEX-55D (25 mi) and MEX-136 (23 mi) carry about 41% of the 117 miles. MEX-136D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–23 | 23 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 23–25 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136D | 25–35 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 35–38 | 3 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 38–47 | 9 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 47–48 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 48–52 | 4 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 52–72 | 20 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 72–75 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 75–86 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–89 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 89–114 | 25 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 114–117 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 35 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Museo de Geología de la UNAM (mile 44), Cencalli (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7)
- Museums and history: Tepetlaoztoc (mile 17), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 24), Museum of Mexico City (mile 40), Museo de Geología de la UNAM (mile 44), Laboratorio Arte Alameda (mile 45), Cencalli (mile 48)
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Museum of Mexico City
The Museum of Mexico City occupies the former palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya at Pino Suárez 30, a few blocks south of the Zócalo.
Museo de Geología de la UNAM
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, UNAM's Museo de Geología displays the geological collections of the university's Institute of Geology.
Laboratorio Arte Alameda
Laboratorio Arte Alameda is a space for exhibiting, documenting, producing and researching art practices that use technology and explore the relationship between art and technology.
Cencalli
Cencalli, Casa del Maíz y la Cultura Alimentaria, is a museum and cultural center devoted to corn and its place in Mexican food.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Tonatico?
About 2 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 117 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Calpulalpan by car?
About 117 miles (189 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 Calpulalpan 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 Calpulalpan to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala 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 Calpulalpan to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-136D, Circuito Interior, MEX-15, 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 Calpulalpan and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 24, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Geología de la UNAM (museum, mile 44, 0.5 mi from the route); Cencalli (museum, mile 48, 0.3 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.