The Wayro route from Tonatico to General Zaragoza is 470 miles (757 km), about 10 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 470 mi (757 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55D → MEX-55 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 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.
Driving Tonatico to General Zaragoza: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (173 mi) and MEX-57D (97 mi) carry about 57% of the 470 miles. It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-55D, MEX-M40D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Tonatico to General Zaragoza: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 4–28 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 30–41 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 41–52 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 52–81 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 81–83 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 83–92 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 92–93 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 93–123 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 123–173 | 50 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 173–271 | 98 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 271–272 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 272–313 | 41 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 313–388 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 388–394 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 394–395 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 395–423 | 28 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 423–429 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 429–470 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 121 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 403 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Where to stop on the way to General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 43), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 82)
- Nature and outdoors: Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 24), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 43), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 82), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 158), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 280), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 393)
Nevado de Toluca National Park
The Nevado de Toluca volcano was declared a flora and fauna protection area in 2013, a protected zone spanning ten municipalities of the State of Mexico, including Toluca, Zinacantepec and Temascaltepec.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca
Toluca's Museo de Bellas Artes has filled a former Carmelite convent since 1945. Its galleries hold colonial-era paintings and sculpture, including an 18th-century funeral catafalque.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tonatico to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Tonatico by car?
About 470 miles (757 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 Tonatico to General Zaragoza?
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 Tonatico to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tonatico to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-55D, MEX-55, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tonatico to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos (theater, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 82, 0.1 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.