The Wayro route from Toluca to Tetela de Ocampo is 162 miles (261 km), about 3 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-136D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
PUE 148 (28 mi) and MEX-136 (22 mi) carry about 31% of the 162 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-136, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Tetela de Ocampo, 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 | 35–41 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 41–47 | 6 | Mexico City |
| MEX-136D | 47–57 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 57–59 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-136 | 59–81 | 22 | State of Mexico, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 81–117 | 36 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| MEX-119 | 117–134 | 17 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 134–162 | 28 | Puebla |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 47 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: State of Mexico → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 122 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 45), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 41), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 62), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 34), Galería OMR (mile 37), Centro de la Imagen (mile 38)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 45)
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.
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola opened in 1959 as the first off-campus cultural center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, bringing together the avant-garde and tradition.
Galería OMR
Known simply as OMR, Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Centro de la Imagen
In Mexico City, the Centro de la Imagen is a cultural center that visitors can add to their list of stops in town.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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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 Tetela de Ocampo?
About 3 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Toluca by car?
About 162 miles (261 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-136D, MEX-136, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Galería OMR (art gallery, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 45, 0.9 mi from the route); Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 75, 0.6 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.