The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to El Oro is 142 miles (228 km), about 3 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-160D → MEX-95D → MEX-106 → MEX-200 → EM 44 → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → EM 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 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 El Oro is like
MEX-55D (29 mi) and MEX-160D (20 mi) carry about 35% of the 142 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-55D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-106, MEX-200, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Morelos, State of Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 1–7 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 7–27 | 20 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 27–28 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 28–39 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-106 | 39–57 | 18 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 57–62 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 62–66 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 66–70 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 70–77 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 78–83 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 83–93 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 93–122 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| EM 5 | 124–142 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 52 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (mile 11), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 23), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 48), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 123)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepozteco National Park (mile 24), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 48), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 50), La Marquesa National Park (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 7), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 23), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 123)
Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
In this 18th-century house in Cuautla, José María Morelos lived during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla. Its INAH galleries trace regional history through Morelos and Emiliano Zapata and display "El Niño," his first cannon, a gift from the Galeana family.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In Oaxtepec, the Exconvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is among the first convents the Dominicans built in Mexico, and its walls preserve extensive fresco painting from the colonial era.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Tlayacapan
Augustinian friars began this fortress-like church and monastery in the 16th century. Part of the UNESCO-listed group of monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, its former cloister now holds a museum with 17th-century murals and religious art.
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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.
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.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
When you get to El Oro
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
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.
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From Atlatlahucan to other places in Mexico
- Atlatlahucan to Malinalco
- Atlatlahucan to Tonatico
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- Atlatlahucan to Bernal
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to El Oro?
About 3 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is El Oro from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 142 miles (228 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 El Oro?
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 El Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico 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 El Oro use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-106, MEX-200, EM 44, MEX-55, MEX-55D and EM 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (museum, mile 23, 0.5 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 48, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 123, 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 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.