The Wayro route from Toluca to Poza Rica is 204 miles (328 km), about 3 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 204 mi (328 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-130 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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.
What the drive from Toluca to Poza Rica is like
MEX-132D (100 mi) and MEX-132 (40 mi) carry about 69% of the 204 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-132, MEX-130 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Poza Rica, 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 | 105–193 | 88 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130 | 193–201 | 8 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 201–204 | 3 | Veracruz |
- 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)
- Mile 185 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Poza Rica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 34), Angel of Independence (mile 37), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 43), Huapalcalco (mile 113)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 28), Garden of the Triple Alliance (mile 38)
- Museums and history: Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 34), Angel of Independence (mile 37), Garden of the Triple Alliance (mile 38), Museo de la Mujer (mile 40), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 43), Huapalcalco (mile 113)
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.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Papalote Museo del Niño
In Chapultepec's woods, Papalote Museo del Niño is a children's museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology and art built around learning and teamwork.
Angel of Independence
Officially the Monumento a la Independencia, El Ángel is a victory column on Paseo de la Reforma, built in 1910 by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado for the centennial of the start of the War of Independence.
Garden of the Triple Alliance
West of the Zócalo on Filomeno Mata street, this small garden displays three bronzes of the rulers of the Aztec Triple Alliance, cast by Jesús F. Contreras in 1888–1889.
Museo de la Mujer
Run by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the Museo de la Mujer highlights the role women have played in building Mexico throughout its history.
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.
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.
When you get to Poza Rica
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
More drives to Poza Rica
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From Toluca to other places in Mexico
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- Toluca to Celaya
- Toluca to Santa Fe de la Laguna
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Poza Rica?
About 3 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is Poza Rica from Toluca by car?
About 204 miles (328 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 Poza Rica?
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 Poza Rica?
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; Veracruz 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 Poza Rica use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, MEX-85, MEX-132D, MEX-132 and MEX-130. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Poza Rica?
Closest to the road: Papalote Museo del Niño (museum building, mile 34, 0.3 mi from the route); Angel of Independence (monument, mile 37, 0.4 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.