The Wayro route from Toluca to Mismaloya is 493 miles (794 km), about 8 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 493 mi (794 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 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.
How the Toluca to Mismaloya drive plays out
MEX-15D (321 mi) and MEX-200D (53 mi) carry about 76% of the 493 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-55D, MEX-15D and MEX-70D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Mismaloya, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 1–10 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 10–39 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 39–42 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 43–299 | 256 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 299–308 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 308–373 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 373–407 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 407–426 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 426–479 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 479–493 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 61 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 470 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Toluca to Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 337), Rosita Beach (mile 485), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 486)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 64), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 436), Costalegre (mile 481), Rosita Beach (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 292), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 337), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 486)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Dedicated to Divine Providence, the cathedral in Atlacomulco is the principal Catholic church in town and the seat of the local diocese.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Rosita Beach
Next to the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Centro, Rosita Beach shares its name with one of the city's long-standing hotels.
Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale
The Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale presents crafts along with the hunting and gathering items used in pre-Hispanic times, with a focus on western Mexico.
Arriving in Mismaloya
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
More drives to Mismaloya
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
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 does it take to drive from Toluca to Mismaloya?
About 8 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 493 miles.
What is the driving distance from Toluca to Mismaloya?
About 493 miles (794 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 Mismaloya?
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 Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Toluca to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Rosita Beach (beach, mile 485, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (museum, mile 486, 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 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.