The Wayro route from Tulancingo to Tonatico is 147 miles (236 km), about 2 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-85D → Circuito Interior → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-A10D → MEX-55D |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Tulancingo to Tonatico is like
MEX-132 (41 mi) and MEX-55D (24 mi) carry about 44% of the 147 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tulancingo to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 2–6 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 6–47 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 47–58 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 58–68 | 10 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 68–71 | 3 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 71–76 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 76–81 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 81–101 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 101–103 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 103–115 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 115–118 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 118–142 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 142–147 | 5 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 29 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Tulancingo and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 69), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 69), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 77)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 69), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 69), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos (mile 73), Papalote Museo del Niño (mile 77)
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos
The Museum of the Mexican Army and Air Force stands on a downtown Mexico City property taken from the church during the Reform era, later home to the Diario del Hogar newspaper founded by Filomeno Mata.
Papalote Museo del Niño
In Chapultepec's woods, Papalote Museo del Niño is a children's museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology and art built around learning and teamwork.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
More drives to Tonatico
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- Zitácuaro to Tonatico
- Tlalpujahua to Tonatico
- Amealco to Tonatico
- San Juan del Río to Tonatico
- Tequisquiapan to Tonatico
From Tulancingo to other places in Mexico
- Tulancingo to Tepotzotlán
- Tulancingo to Zimapán
- Tulancingo to Metepec
- Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan
- Tulancingo to Malinalco
- Tulancingo to El Oro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tulancingo to Tonatico?
About 2 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Tulancingo by car?
About 147 miles (236 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 Tulancingo to Tonatico?
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 Tulancingo to Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tulancingo to Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-85D, Circuito Interior, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-A10D and MEX-55D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tulancingo and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 69, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (railway museum, mile 69, 0.6 mi from the route); Papalote Museo del Niño (museum building, mile 77, 0.2 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.