The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Pinal de Amoles is 237 miles (381 km), about 5 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-57D (65 mi) and MEX-120 (50 mi) carry about 49% of the 237 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Pinal de Amoles, 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 | 89–154 | 65 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 155–177 | 22 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 177–181 | 4 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 181–185 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 185–190 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 190–194 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 194–208 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 208–236 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 236–237 | 1 | Querétaro |
- 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)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 23), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 68), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 99), Galería Libertad (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 23), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 55), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 58), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 68), Galería Libertad (mile 167)
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.
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.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
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.
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.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Pinal de Amoles?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 237 miles (381 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 68, 0.7 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 99, 0.5 mi from the route); Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 167, 0.4 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.