Atlatlahucan to Aquismón Road Trip: Route, Tolls & Stops

By admin, 12 October, 2026

Atlatlahucan to Aquismón is about 273 road miles (439 km): roughly 6 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.

U.S. State Department travel advisory: Morelos — Level 3, Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico — Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo — Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí — Level 2, Exercise Increased CautionAdvisory issued May 29, 2026; checked September 29, 2026. San Luis Potosí is the Mexican state that contains Aquismón. Check the full advisory for this state before you go.
Sacromonte National ParkIztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National ParkHistoric center of Mexico CityTexcoco CathedralMexican Air Force MuseumParque Ecológico CubitosEx monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, HidalgoAntiguo Convento FranciscanoAtlatlahucanAquismón
Route from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón with the 8 stops listed below (blue dots).
Distance273 mi (439 km)
Driving time, no stops6 h 41 min
Main roads, in orderMEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102
Mexican states on the routeMorelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí
Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap)MEX-115D, MEX-85D
Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg)about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic
Stops listed below8

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 insuranceRequired 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.

On the road from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón

MEX-105 (95 mi) and MEX-85 (48 mi) carry about 52% of the 273 miles. It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-115D and MEX-85D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.

Roads you'll take from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón

RoadRoute miles (from–to)Length, miState
local roads0–11Morelos
MEX-1151–43Morelos
MEX-115D4–1915Morelos, State of Mexico
MEX-11519–3415State of Mexico
connecting roads34–351State of Mexico
local roads35–4813State of Mexico
connecting roads48–502State of Mexico
MEX-14250–6515State of Mexico
connecting roads65–683State of Mexico
MEX-85D68–8517State of Mexico, Hidalgo
MEX-8585–10015Hidalgo
local roads100–1088Hidalgo
MEX-105108–12416Hidalgo
local roads124–1273Hidalgo
MEX-105127–20679Hidalgo
local roads206–23125Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí
MEX-102231–2354San Luis Potosí
MEX-85235–26833San Luis Potosí
local roads268–2735San Luis Potosí
  • Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
  • Mile 80 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
  • Mile 228 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)

What to see on the way from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón

  • Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 53), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 105)
  • Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 105)
  • Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 53), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 73)

Sacromonte National Park

Mile 20 · National park · 0.3 mi from the route

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

Mile 21 · National park · 8 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

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.

Historic center of Mexico City

Mile 48 · Old town · 15 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.

Texcoco Cathedral

Mile 53 · Cathedral · 0.7 mi from the route

Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.

Mexican Air Force Museum

Mile 73 · Aviation museum · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.

Parque Ecológico Cubitos

Mile 105 · Park · 0.7 mi from the route

Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.

Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo

Mile 109 · Convent · 1 mi from the route

The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.

Antiguo Convento Franciscano

Mile 154 · Convent · 1 mi from the route

Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón?

About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 273 miles.

What is the driving distance from Atlatlahucan to Aquismón?

About 273 miles (439 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 Aquismón?

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 Aquismón?

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; San Luis Potosí 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 Aquismón use?

In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85, MEX-105 and MEX-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.

What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Aquismón?

Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (national park, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 53, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 105, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.