The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Amealco is 165 miles (266 km), about 3 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 165 mi (266 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 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 Atlatlahucan to Amealco is like
MEX-57D (58 mi) and MEX-115 (18 mi) carry about 46% of the 165 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Amealco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 1–4 | 3 | Morelos |
| MEX-115D | 4–19 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 19–34 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 35–89 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 89–147 | 58 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 147–156 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 156–157 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 157–165 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 145 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 68), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Acozac (mile 37), Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 55), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 68), Teotihuacan (mile 68)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
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.
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.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec
Also called the Centro Comunitario Casa de Morelos, the Casa de Morelos is a museum in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Amealco?
About 3 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 165 miles.
How far is Amealco from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 165 miles (266 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 Atlatlahucan to Amealco?
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 Atlatlahucan to Amealco?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Amealco?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (museum, mile 68, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 99, 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.