The Wayro route from Mazamitla to Tonatico is 331 miles (532 km), about 5 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-55D → MEX-55 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 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 Mazamitla to Tonatico is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-55D (57 mi) carry about 74% of the 331 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mazamitla to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 1–28 | 27 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 30–35 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 35–53 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 53–58 | 5 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 58–246 | 188 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 246–249 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 249–283 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 283–288 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 288–301 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 301–303 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 303–326 | 23 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 326–331 | 5 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 6 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Mazamitla and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 249), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 288)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 225), Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos (mile 285), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 289), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 306), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 322)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 208), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 249), Calixtlahuaca (mile 283), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 288), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 289)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos
This Toluca park, one of the State of Mexico's protected natural areas, is home to more than 500 species of plants and animals. Families come for the axolotl center, bat house, small farm and jogging track.
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca
Toluca's Museo de Bellas Artes has filled a former Carmelite convent since 1945. Its galleries hold colonial-era paintings and sculpture, including an 18th-century funeral catafalque.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
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.
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazamitla to Tonatico?
About 5 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Mazamitla by car?
About 331 miles (532 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 Mazamitla 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 Mazamitla to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mazamitla to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-55D and MEX-55. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mazamitla and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 249, 0.5 mi from the route); Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (museum, mile 288, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (museum, mile 289, 1 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.