The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Cuanajo is 283 miles (455 km), about 5 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 283 mi (455 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-37D → MEX-14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 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 Cuanajo is like
MEX-15D (90 mi) and MEX-37D (38 mi) carry about 45% of the 283 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-14 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Cuanajo, 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 | 89–111 | 22 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 111–144 | 33 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 144–145 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 145–235 | 90 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 235–273 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14 | 273–278 | 5 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 278–283 | 5 | Michoacán |
- Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Cuanajo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 23), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 23), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 47), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 60), Rayón National Park (mile 166)
- Museums and history: Acozac (mile 37)
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.
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.
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.
Historic center of Mexico City
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.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
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- Pabellón de Arteaga to Cuanajo
From Atlatlahucan to other places in Mexico
- Atlatlahucan to Malinalco
- Atlatlahucan to Tonatico
- Atlatlahucan to El Oro
- Atlatlahucan to Amealco
- Atlatlahucan to Bernal
- Atlatlahucan to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Cuanajo?
About 5 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
How far is Cuanajo from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 283 miles (455 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 Cuanajo?
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 Cuanajo?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Cuanajo use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-37D and MEX-14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Cuanajo?
Closest to the road: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Acozac (archaeological site, mile 37, 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.