The Wayro route from Tonatico to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 357 miles (575 km), about 6 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 357 mi (575 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55D → MEX-55 → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 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 Tonatico to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-55D (53 mi) carry about 54% of the 357 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tonatico to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| 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 | 93–122 | 29 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 122–175 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 175–316 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 316–345 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 345–349 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 349–354 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 354–357 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 121 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 271 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tonatico and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 42), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 43), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 334), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 335)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto del Carmen National Park (mile 8), Nevado de Toluca National Park (mile 24), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 42), Fine Arts Museum of Toluca (mile 43), Calixtlahuaca (mile 47), Celaya Cathedral (mile 186), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 334), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 335)
Desierto del Carmen National Park
Declared a national park on October 10, 1942, Desierto del Carmen is a protected area in the municipality of Tenancingo, in the State of Mexico.
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.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
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.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tonatico to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 6 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 357 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Tonatico by car?
About 357 miles (575 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-55D, MEX-55, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tonatico and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (art museum, mile 42, 0.8 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 334, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 335, 0.7 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.