The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Huasca de Ocampo is 124 miles (199 km), about 2 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 124 mi (199 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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 Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-115 (18 mi) and MEX-85D (17 mi) carry about 28% of the 124 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-85D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Huasca de Ocampo, 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 | 35–48 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 48–50 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 50–65 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 68–85 | 17 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 85–100 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 100–108 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 108–118 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 118–124 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 48), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 53), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 54)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 65), El Chico National Park (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Acozac (mile 37), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 48), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 53), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 54), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 73)
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.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Cerrito de Los Melones
Named for the place where it sits, Cerrito de los Melones, the Ahuehuetitlán archaeological zone of ruler Nezahualcóyotl's palace is one of the few explored traces of the great pre-Hispanic city of Acolhuacan.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
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.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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From Atlatlahucan to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 124 miles (199 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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Huasca de Ocampo?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 53, 0.8 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.