The Wayro route from Toluca to Chipilo is 122 miles (196 km), about 2 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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 Toluca to Chipilo is like
MEX-150D (64 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 69% of the 122 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Chipilo, road by road
| 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 | 50–114 | 64 | State of Mexico, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 114–117 | 3 | Puebla |
| local roads | 117–122 | 5 | Puebla |
- 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)
Stops between Toluca and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 44)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 34), Old Customs Building, Mexico City (mile 39), Museum of Mexico City (mile 39), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46), Xochitecatl (mile 100), Cacaxtla (mile 101)
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.
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.
Old Customs Building, Mexico City
The Old Customs Building stands on the east side of Santo Domingo Plaza, just north of Mexico City's main plaza, on land that once belonged to several nobles, including the Marquis of Villamayor.
Museum of Mexico City
The Museum of Mexico City occupies the former palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya at Pino Suárez 30, a few blocks south of the Zócalo.
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.
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.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
When you get to Chipilo
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
Convent Church of San Francisco, Puebla
The Convent Church of San Francisco is a historic church that you'll find in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
More drives to Chipilo
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- Tepotzotlán to Chipilo
- Actopan to Chipilo
From Toluca to other places in Mexico
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- Toluca to Celaya
- Toluca to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Toluca to Tócuaro
- Toluca to Pénjamo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Chipilo?
About 2 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 122 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Toluca by car?
About 122 miles (196 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 Chipilo?
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 Chipilo?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Mexico City (museum, mile 39, 2 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 46, 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 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.