The Wayro route from Apizaco to Atlatlahucan is 97 miles (156 km), about 1 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 97 mi (156 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-117D → MEX-150D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Apizaco to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-150D (37 mi) and MEX-117D (19 mi) carry about 58% of the 97 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Apizaco to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 3–22 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 22–25 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 25–62 | 37 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 63–78 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 78–93 | 15 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 93–96 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 96–97 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 21 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 43 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Apizaco and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 10), Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (mile 26), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 74)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 74), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 10), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 11), Acozac (mile 62)
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
When you get to Atlatlahucan
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
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.
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.
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From Apizaco to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apizaco to Atlatlahucan?
About 1 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 97 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Apizaco by car?
About 97 miles (156 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 Apizaco 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 Apizaco to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Apizaco to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-117D, MEX-150D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Apizaco and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 10, 0.4 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 26, 0.5 mi from the route); Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 74, 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 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.