The Wayro route from Tlaxcala to Tonatico is 146 miles (235 km), about 2 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 146 mi (235 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.8 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 Tlaxcala to Tonatico is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-55D (25 mi) carry about 49% of the 146 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxcala to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 2–13 | 11 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 13–16 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 16–63 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 68–76 | 8 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 76–81 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 81–100 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 100–103 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 103–114 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 114–117 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 117–142 | 25 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 142–146 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 12 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tlaxcala and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural (mile 77), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 87)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 44), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 66), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 77), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 83), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 87)
- Museums and history: Benito Juárez Hemicycle (mile 73), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 76), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 77)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Benito Juárez Hemicycle
At the Alameda Central in Mexico City, the Benito Juárez Hemicycle is a Neoclassical monument where his statue is flanked by marble Doric columns.
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola opened in 1959 as the first off-campus cultural center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, bringing together the avant-garde and tradition.
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.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
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 Tlaxcala to Tonatico?
About 2 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 146 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Tlaxcala by car?
About 146 miles (235 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 Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxcala to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tlaxcala to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, 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 Tlaxcala and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (museum, mile 76, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 77, 0.6 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 87, 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.