The Wayro route from Toluca to San Andrés Tuxtla is 358 miles (576 km), about 6 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 358 mi (576 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D → MEX-179 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 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 San Andrés Tuxtla is like
MEX-150D (197 mi) and MEX-179 (21 mi) carry about 61% of the 358 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-179 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to San Andrés Tuxtla, 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 | 50–247 | 197 | State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 247–322 | 75 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 322–343 | 21 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 343–358 | 15 | Veracruz |
- 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)
- Mile 180 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Toluca and San Andrés Tuxtla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería de Arte Mexicano (mile 34), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 36), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 192)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 192)
- Museums and history: Galería de Arte Mexicano (mile 34), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 36), Palace of Iturbide (mile 39), Casa Talavera Cultural Center (mile 40), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 46), Fort Guadalupe (mile 117), Huatusco (mile 240)
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.
Galería de Arte Mexicano
Galería de Arte Mexicano was founded in 1935 and directed for decades by Inés Amor; its Mexico City building was designed by architect Andrés Casillas de Alba.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Casa Talavera Cultural Center
In the La Merced area of Mexico City's historic center, Casa Talavera Cultural Center occupies a 16th- or early 17th-century building that was home to the Marquis de Aguayo.
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.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
When you get to San Andrés Tuxtla
Eyipantla Falls
In the Los Tuxtlas region of southern Veracruz, Eyipantla Falls is about 50 meters tall and 40 meters wide and is the main waterfall of the region.
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From Toluca to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to San Andrés Tuxtla?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 358 miles.
How far is San Andrés Tuxtla from Toluca by car?
About 358 miles (576 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 San Andrés Tuxtla?
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 San Andrés Tuxtla?
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; 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 San Andrés Tuxtla use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-150D and MEX-179. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and San Andrés Tuxtla?
Closest to the road: Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (museum, mile 36, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 46, 0.4 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 192, 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.