The Wayro route from Toluca to Huauchinango is 137 miles (221 km), about 2 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 137 mi (221 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 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 Huauchinango is like
MEX-132D (41 mi) and MEX-132 (40 mi) carry about 59% of the 137 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Huauchinango, 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 |
| MEX-15 | 31–35 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 35–40 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 40–53 | 13 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 53–65 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 65–105 | 40 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 105–134 | 29 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| local roads | 134–137 | 3 | Puebla |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Huauchinango
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 34), Museo Nacional de la Revolución (mile 38), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 43), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 44), Huapalcalco (mile 113)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez (mile 36), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 44)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (mile 34), Museo Nacional de la Revolución (mile 38), Caricature Museum, Mexico City (mile 40), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 43), Huapalcalco (mile 113)
Museo Nacional de la Cartografía
The Museo Nacional de Cartografía occupies the former church of San José of the old San Diego convent in Tacubaya, built in 1686 by the Dieguino friars.
Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez
Covering 584 square meters in Colonia Roma, this pocket park fills the triangle formed by Yucatán, San Luis Potosí and Tonalá streets.
Museo Nacional de la Revolución
Opened on November 20, 1986, the National Museum of the Revolution sits in the basement of the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City.
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Housed in an 18th-century Baroque building in Mexico City's historic center, the Caricature Museum opened in 1987 to preserve the history of Mexican cartooning.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
More drives to Huauchinango
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- Cholula to Huauchinango
- Mexico City to Huauchinango
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- Atlixco to Huauchinango
- Cuernavaca to Huauchinango
From Toluca to other places in Mexico
- Toluca to Salvatierra
- Toluca to Celaya
- Toluca to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Toluca to Tócuaro
- Toluca to Pénjamo
- Toluca to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Huauchinango?
About 2 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 137 miles.
How far is Huauchinango from Toluca by car?
About 137 miles (221 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 Huauchinango?
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 Huauchinango?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Huauchinango use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Huauchinango?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de la Cartografía (museum, mile 34, 0.5 mi from the route); El Tepeyac National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 44, 0.3 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 113, 0.2 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.