The Wayro route from Toluca to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 316 miles (508 km), about 5 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 316 mi (508 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (52 mi) carry about 61% of the 316 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Pabellón de Hidalgo, 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 |
| connecting roads | 39–42 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 42–50 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 50–51 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 51–81 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 81–133 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 133–274 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 274–304 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 304–307 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 307–312 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 312–315 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 315–316 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 79 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Teatro Morelos (mile 292), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 292)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 116), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Celaya Cathedral (mile 145), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 292)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
More drives to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Nombre de Dios to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Salto, Durango to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 5 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Toluca by car?
About 316 miles (508 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 292, 0.1 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 292, 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.