Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez is about 366 road miles (589 km): roughly 6 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 366 mi (589 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 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.
How the Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez drive plays out
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-150D (115 mi) carry about 73% of the 366 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Toluca and Capulalpam de Méndez
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–11 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 11–31 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 31–35 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 35–43 | 8 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 43–48 | 5 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 48–50 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-150D | 50–165 | 115 | State of Mexico, Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 165–316 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 316–326 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 326–360 | 34 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 360–366 | 6 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: State of Mexico → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Toluca and Capulalpam de Méndez
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46), Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (mile 323)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 208), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 316)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 34), Centro Cultural de España, Mexico City (mile 39), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46), Fort Guadalupe (mile 117), Monte Albán (mile 322), Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (mile 323)
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
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 Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
Cactus diversity reaches one of its peaks in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, a dry landscape shared by Puebla and Oaxaca. Ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams show how people managed its scarce water.
Benito Juárez National Park
Just north of Oaxaca City, Benito Juárez National Park covers about 2,737 hectares of pine and oak forest. Trails wind through the woods, including La Coronilla, a moderate loop of roughly 5 km.
Monte Albán
Carved into a mountaintop above the Valley of Oaxaca, Monte Albán was a Zapotec capital for some 1,300 years; visitors walk a 300-meter ceremonial plaza lined with temples, a ball court, tombs and carved reliefs. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
An example of New Spanish Baroque architecture, the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca de Juárez traces back to 1551, when the city council granted 24 lots to the Dominican Order for a convent.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 366 miles.
How far is Capulalpam de Méndez from Toluca by car?
About 366 miles (589 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 Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez?
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 Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Capulalpam de Méndez use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-190 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Capulalpam de Méndez?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 46, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (church, mile 323, 0.4 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.