Plan on about 10 h 30 min of driving for the 495-mile (797 km) trip from Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza, before any stops.
| Total distance | 495 mi (797 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-115D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 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.
On the road from Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza
MEX-57 (172 mi) and MEX-57D (157 mi) carry about 66% of the 495 miles. It runs through 7 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-115D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza
| 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 | 89–198 | 109 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 198–199 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 199–296 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 296–338 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 338–413 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 413–419 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 419–448 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 448–454 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 454–495 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- 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)
- Mile 206 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 259 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 428 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Places worth a stop between Atlatlahucan and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 55), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 60)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 55), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 305), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 419)
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
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.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 495 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 495 miles (797 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 General Zaragoza?
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 General Zaragoza?
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; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Atlatlahucan to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (national park, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (cathedral, mile 55, 1 mi from the route); Matehuala Cathedral (cathedral, mile 419, 2 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.