The Wayro route from Tlaxco to Tonatico is 170 miles (274 km), about 3 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 170 mi (274 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → 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 6.8 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.
What the drive from Tlaxco to Tonatico is like
MEX-150D (47 mi) and MEX-55D (24 mi) carry about 42% of the 170 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-119 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxco to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 1–16 | 15 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 16–18 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 18–37 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 37–40 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 40–87 | 47 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 87–93 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 93–100 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 100–105 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 105–124 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 127–139 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 139–142 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 142–166 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 166–170 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 36 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tlaxco and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 112)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 91), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 107), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 26), Acozac (mile 78), Centro Cultural de España, Mexico City (mile 96), Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 98), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 101)
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
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.
Centro Cultural de España, Mexico City
The Centro Cultural de España is at 18 Guatemala Street, just behind the Cathedral in Mexico City's historic center. In the late 1990s this old mansion was in ruins when the city ceded it to Spain.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
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.
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 Tlaxco to Tonatico?
About 3 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 170 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Tlaxco by car?
About 170 miles (274 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-119, 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 Tlaxco and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (museum, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Historia (National museum, mile 101, 1 mi from the route); Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 112, 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.