Rioverde to Tonatico is about 345 road miles (556 km): roughly 7 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 345 mi (556 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → SLP 22 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 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.
The Rioverde–Tonatico drive in a few lines
MEX-57 (93 mi) and MEX-70 (64 mi) carry about 46% of the 345 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-55D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rioverde to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–66 | 64 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 22 | 66–78 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 78–171 | 93 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 171–222 | 51 | Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 222–262 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 262–263 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 263–298 | 35 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 298–303 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 303–316 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 316–317 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 317–341 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 341–345 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 111 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 164 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 225 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Rioverde and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 302)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 85), Parque Estatal Sierra Morelos (mile 299), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 321), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 337)
- Museums and history: Calixtlahuaca (mile 298), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 302)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
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.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
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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From Rioverde to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rioverde to Tonatico?
About 7 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Rioverde by car?
About 345 miles (556 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 Rioverde 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 Rioverde to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Rioverde to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-70, SLP 22, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-55 and MEX-55D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Calixtlahuaca (archaeological site, mile 298, 1 mi from the route); Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (museum, mile 302, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theater, mile 303, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.