The Wayro route from Toluca to Tlaxco is 118 miles (190 km), about 2 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 118 mi (190 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Viaducto → MEX-136D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-136D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 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 Tlaxco is like
MEX-136 (22 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 36% of the 118 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-136D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Tlaxco, 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 | 81–118 | 37 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
- 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)
Stops between Toluca and Tlaxco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 35), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 45), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 59), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 62), Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de la Bola (mile 35), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 35), Porta Coeli Cathedral (mile 39), Templo Mayor Museum (mile 40), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 59)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 45)
Museo Casa de la Bola
The Museo Casa de la Bola is a museum in Mexico City, located in the city's Tacubaya neighborhood.
Mexico City Metro Museum
Mexico City's Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is located inside Mixcoac station on Line 12 of the city's subway system.
Porta Coeli Cathedral
Porta Coeli Cathedral, also called the Church of the Gate of Heaven, is the Mexico City cathedral of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, in communion with Rome.
Templo Mayor Museum
Opened in 1987 in Mexico City's historic center, the Templo Mayor Museum displays finds from research at the Mexica Templo Mayor archaeological zone, in a building by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Jorge Campuzano.
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.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
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 Tlaxco?
About 2 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 118 miles.
How far is Tlaxco from Toluca by car?
About 118 miles (190 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 Tlaxco?
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 Tlaxco?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Tlaxco use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, Viaducto, MEX-136D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Tlaxco?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa de la Bola (museum, mile 35, 0.3 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 59, 0.1 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.