The Wayro route from Toluca to Teúl de González Ortega is 367 miles (591 km), about 6 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 367 mi (591 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-55D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
The Toluca–Teúl de González Ortega drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (238 mi) and MEX-23 (68 mi) carry about 83% of the 367 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-55D and MEX-15D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Toluca to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 1–10 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 10–39 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 39–42 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 43–281 | 238 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 281–299 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 299–367 | 68 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 61 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Toluca and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Guadalajara Zoo (mile 293), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 298)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 64), Mirador Independencia Park (mile 293), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 298)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 81), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 298), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 298)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 293)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Opera singer Ángela Peralta performed at the opening of Maravatío's Teatro Morelos on January 11, 1879. Architect Rafael Guerrero Torres designed the building in a neoclassical style with French influence.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
Arriving in Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 6 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Toluca by car?
About 367 miles (591 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Toluca to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Toluca to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 293, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 298, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.