By road, Atlatlahucan and Real de Catorce are about 440 miles (708 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 16 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 440 mi (708 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → MEX-63 → SLP 43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-115D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 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.
How the Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce drive plays out
MEX-57D (109 mi) and MEX-57 (107 mi) carry about 49% of the 440 miles. It runs through 6 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-115D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce
| 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 | 199–306 | 107 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 306–309 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 309–326 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-63 | 326–400 | 74 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 43 | 400–433 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 433–440 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
- 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)
What to see on the way from Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 55), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 58), Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 306)
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.
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.
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.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
UNESCO listed Querétaro's historic center in 1996. Here, the Spanish grid of streets meets the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters, with Baroque churches and mansions throughout.
El Gogorrón National Park
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Casa Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
Arriving in Real de Catorce
High in the mountains of northern San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce is a former silver-mining town whose most prosperous era began in 1778. It joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2001, and its identity grew out of both its mining past and the culture of the Huichol (Wixárika) people.
- Túnel de Ogarrio: The Túnel de Ogarrio, the town's famous tunnel, is one of the landmarks SECTUR highlights for visitors to Real de Catorce. source
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción: The Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción is the parish church at the center of town life, and the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is its biggest celebration. source
- Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo: The Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo preserves pieces of the town's religious history. source
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 440 miles.
What is the driving distance from Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce?
About 440 miles (708 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 Real de Catorce?
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 Real de Catorce?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-49, MEX-63 and SLP 43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Atlatlahucan to Real de Catorce?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (national park, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 99, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro de la Paz (theater, mile 306, 1 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.