The Wayro route from Tequila to Tonatico is 374 miles (602 km), about 6 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 374 mi (602 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → 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 15.0 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 Tequila to Tonatico is like
MEX-15D (275 mi) and MEX-55D (58 mi) carry about 89% of the 374 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–36 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 36–290 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 290–293 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 293–327 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 327–332 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 332–345 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 346–370 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 370–374 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 104 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 38)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 42), Rayón National Park (mile 268), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 350), Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 366)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 43), Calixtlahuaca (mile 327), Toluca Cathedral (mile 331)
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
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.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
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.
More drives to Tonatico
- Valle de Bravo to Tonatico
- Zitácuaro to Tonatico
- Tlalpujahua to Tonatico
- Amealco to Tonatico
- San Juan del Río to Tonatico
- Tequisquiapan to Tonatico
From Tequila to other places in Mexico
- Tequila to Temacapulín
- Tequila to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Tonatico?
About 6 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 374 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Tequila by car?
About 374 miles (602 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 Tequila 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 Tequila 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 Tequila to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, 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 Tequila and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 38, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Toluca Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 331, 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.