The Wayro route from Angangueo to Atlatlahucan is 153 miles (246 km), about 3 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 153 mi (246 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MICH 44 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-A7D → MEX-55 → EM 44 → MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-160D → MOR 2 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-A7D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.1 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 Angangueo to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-A7D (34 mi) and MICH 44 (14 mi) carry about 31% of the 153 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-A7D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-55, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Michoacán, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angangueo to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 44 | 1–15 | 14 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 15–25 | 10 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 25–32 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-A7D | 32–66 | 34 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 66–75 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 75–81 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 81–82 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 82–90 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 90–93 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 93–97 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 97–101 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 101–116 | 15 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 116–124 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 124–129 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 129–142 | 13 | Morelos |
| MOR 2 | 142–147 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 147–153 | 6 | Morelos |
- Mile 35 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 108 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Angangueo and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosencheve National Park (mile 38), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 110), Museo Carlos Pellicer (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 38), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 75), La Marquesa National Park (mile 90), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 110), El Tepozteco National Park (mile 134)
- Museums and history: Toluca Cathedral (mile 74), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 75), Xochicalco (mile 122), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 123), Museo Carlos Pellicer (mile 135)
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
Toluca Cathedral
Begun in 1867 and finished only in 1978, Toluca's Cathedral of Saint Joseph has a neoclassical facade and a bronze statue of the saint on its dome. It also preserves the 18th-century baroque front of the former San Elzeario church.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Museo Carlos Pellicer
Tepoztlán's Museo de Arte Prehispánico Carlos Pellicer, opened in 1965 and named for the poet and museographer, displays a collection of pre-Hispanic objects in the former granary of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Natividad.
When you get to Atlatlahucan
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Inscribed by UNESCO in 1994, this World Heritage site groups early 16th-century monasteries that Franciscan, Dominican and Augustinian friars built on the slopes of Popocatépetl, with large open spaces used to evangelize the Indigenous population.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
More drives to Atlatlahucan
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- Metepec to Atlatlahucan
- Toluca to Atlatlahucan
- Valle de Bravo to Atlatlahucan
- Zitácuaro to Atlatlahucan
- San Juan del Río to Atlatlahucan
From Angangueo to other places in Mexico
- Angangueo to Malinalco
- Angangueo to Tonatico
- Angangueo to Oaxtepec
- Angangueo to Tlayacapan
- Angangueo to Mineral de Pozos
- Angangueo to Tlaltizapán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angangueo to Atlatlahucan?
About 3 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 153 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Angangueo by car?
About 153 miles (246 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 Angangueo to Atlatlahucan?
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 Angangueo to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Angangueo to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MICH 44, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-A7D, MEX-55, EM 44, MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-160D and MOR 2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Angangueo and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 38, 0.9 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 110, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 135, 0.5 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.