The Wayro route from Toluca to Tepotzotlán is 57 miles (92 km), about 1 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-57D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tepotzotlán is like
MEX-57D (15 mi) and MEX-15D (13 mi) carry about 49% of the 57 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Tepotzotlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–11 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 11–24 | 13 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 25–32 | 7 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 32–47 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 50–57 | 7 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 27 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Tepotzotlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 24)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 24), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 24), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 27), Los Remedios National Park (mile 33), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 50)
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.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
When you get to Tepotzotlán
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Housed in the former Jesuit college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán, begun in 1606, this national museum covers three centuries of colonial art. Its Baroque church, built 1670-1682, keeps altarpieces designed by Miguel Cabrera and Higinio de Chávez.
Parque Espejo de los Lirios
Espejo de los Lirios is a lake park in Cuautitlán Izcalli, opened as a park in 1973 and declared a protected natural area in 2009 along with the city's Central Park.
More drives to Tepotzotlán
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- San Miguel de Allende to Tepotzotlán
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tepotzotlán
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 Tepotzotlán?
About 1 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 57 miles.
How far is Tepotzotlán from Toluca by car?
About 57 miles (92 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 Tepotzotlán?
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 Tepotzotlán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Tepotzotlán use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D and MEX-57D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Tepotzotlán?
Closest to the road: Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 24, 1 mi from the route); Viveros de Coyoacán (National Park of Mexico, mile 27, 8 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 33, 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.