The Wayro route from Otumba to Tonatico is 111 miles (178 km), about 2 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 111 mi (178 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-85D → Circuito Interior → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | 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 4.4 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 Otumba to Tonatico is like
MEX-55D (24 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 40% of the 111 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 2 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Otumba to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 3–11 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 11–22 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 22–32 | 10 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 32–35 | 3 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 35–40 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 40–45 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 45–65 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 65–67 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 67–79 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 79–82 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 82–106 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 106–111 | 5 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 30 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Otumba and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 33)
- Nature and outdoors: Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 42), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 47), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 10), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 33), Palace of the Inquisition (mile 35), Museo de Arte Popular (mile 38), Garros Galería (mile 39)
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.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
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.
Palace of the Inquisition
Built in the 1730s as headquarters of the Mexican Inquisition, the palace on Santo Domingo Plaza now houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine; its entrance sits on a canted corner.
Museo de Arte Popular
In an old firehouse in Mexico City's historic center, the Museo de Arte Popular shows Mexican folk art and crafts: textiles, pottery, glass, piñatas, alebrijes and furniture.
Garros Galería
In Mexico City's Colonia Roma, Garros Galería is an art gallery and museum devoted entirely to cats.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Otumba to Tonatico?
About 2 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Otumba by car?
About 111 miles (178 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 Otumba 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 Otumba to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Otumba to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-132, MEX-132D, 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 Otumba and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 8, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 33, 0.5 mi from the route); Garros Galería (art museum, mile 39, 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.