The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Tonatico is 94 miles (152 km), about 2 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 94 mi (152 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-94D → MEX-95 → MEX-55 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Guerrero (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-94D, MEX-95D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tonatico is like
MEX-55 (24 mi) and MEX-94D (20 mi) carry about 47% of the 94 miles. MEX-94D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-95, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Guerrero, State of Mexico. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Tonatico, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 1–10 | 9 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 10–17 | 7 | Morelos |
| local roads | 17–23 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 23–43 | 20 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 43–48 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 48–55 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 55–70 | 15 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-55 | 70–94 | 24 | Guerrero, State of Mexico |
- Mile 68 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Tonatico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 11), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 11), Xochicalco (mile 55)
Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
In this 18th-century house in Cuautla, José María Morelos lived during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla. Its INAH galleries trace regional history through Morelos and Emiliano Zapata and display "El Niño," his first cannon, a gift from the Galeana family.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Tonatico?
About 2 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 94 miles.
How far is Tonatico from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 94 miles (152 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 Tonatico?
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 Tonatico?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico 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 Tonatico use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-94D, MEX-95 and MEX-55. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Tonatico?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (museum, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Xochicalco (archaeological site, mile 55, 12 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 75, 0.1 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.