The Wayro route from Toluca to Tehuacán is 194 miles (313 km), about 3 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 194 mi (313 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-150D → MEX-135D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 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 Tehuacán is like
MEX-150D (115 mi) and MEX-135D (25 mi) carry about 72% of the 194 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Tehuacán, 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 | 50–165 | 115 | State of Mexico, Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 165–190 | 25 | Puebla |
| local roads | 190–194 | 4 | Puebla |
- 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)
Stops between Toluca and Tehuacán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 24), Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 24), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 28)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 34), Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 35), Acozac (mile 58), Fort Guadalupe (mile 117)
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
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.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Museo Casa de la Bola
The Museo Casa de la Bola is a museum in Mexico City, located in the city's Tacubaya neighborhood.
Teatro de la Ciudad
Built in 1918 as the Teatro Esperanza Iris, the Teatro de la Ciudad on Donceles Street is one of the public stages of Mexico City's historic center.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
When you get to Tehuacán
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
More drives to Tehuacán
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- Acapulco to Tehuacán
- Salamanca to Tehuacán
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Tehuacán?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Tehuacán from Toluca by car?
About 194 miles (313 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 Tehuacán?
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 Tehuacán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Tehuacán use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-150D and MEX-135D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Tehuacán?
Closest to the road: Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Museo Casa de la Bola (museum, mile 35, 0.3 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.