The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Tonatico is 172 miles (277 km), about 3 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-85D → Circuito Interior → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Huauchinango to Tonatico is like
MEX-132D (41 mi) and MEX-132 (41 mi) carry about 48% of the 172 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huauchinango to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 32–73 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 73–85 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 85–93 | 8 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 93–97 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 97–102 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 102–107 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 107–126 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 126–129 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 129–141 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 141–144 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 144–168 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 168–172 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 94), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 94), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 100), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 26), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 94), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 94), Palace of Iturbide (mile 99), Monument to Cuauhtémoc (mile 100), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 103)
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
At the junction of Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this 1887 monument by Francisco Jiménez and Miguel Noreña honors Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Museo de Historia Natural
In the second section of Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental displays mounted animals, fossils, rocks, minerals, sculptures and models about life on Earth and Mexico's biodiversity.
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 Huauchinango to Tonatico?
About 3 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 172 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Huauchinango by car?
About 172 miles (277 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 Huauchinango 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 Huauchinango to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Huauchinango to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-85D, 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 Huauchinango and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 94, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (railway museum, mile 94, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 103, 0.2 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.