The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Tlacotalpan is 292 miles (470 km), about 5 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 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 Tlacotalpan is like
MEX-150D (124 mi) and PUE 438D (34 mi) carry about 54% of the 292 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-160, MEX-190, MEX-175 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Tlacotalpan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 1–7 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 7–24 | 17 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 24–58 | 34 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 58–68 | 10 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 69–84 | 15 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 85–209 | 124 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 209–262 | 53 | Veracruz |
| MEX-175 | 262–292 | 30 | Veracruz |
- Mile 32 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Tlacotalpan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 155)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 86), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Chalcatzingo (mile 24), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 79), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 163), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 165), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 176), Huatusco (mile 203)
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
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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 Tlacotalpan?
About 5 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
How far is Tlacotalpan from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 292 miles (470 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 Tlacotalpan?
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 Tlacotalpan?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Tlacotalpan use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Tlacotalpan?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 155, 0.5 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 163, 1 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 165, 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 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.