The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Mineral de Pozos is 232 miles (374 km), about 4 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 232 mi (374 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-57D (109 mi) and MEX-57 (20 mi) carry about 56% of the 232 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-57 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 89–198 | 109 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 198–199 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 199–219 | 20 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 219–224 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 224–232 | 8 | Guanajuato |
- 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)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 55), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 60), Tula National Park (mile 107)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 68), Teotihuacan (mile 68), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 190)
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.
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
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.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
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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 Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Mineral de Pozos?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 232 miles (374 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: El Tepeyac National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 60, 6 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 68, 0.7 mi from the route); Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic site, mile 190, 3 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.