By road, Atlatlahucan and Xilitla are about 266 miles (428 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 36 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 266 mi (428 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → MEX-102 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-115D, MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Atlatlahucan to Xilitla
MEX-105 (95 mi) and MEX-85 (37 mi) carry about 50% of the 266 miles. It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-115D and MEX-85D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Atlatlahucan and Xilitla
| 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 | 35–48 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 48–50 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 50–65 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 68–85 | 17 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 85–100 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 100–108 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 108–124 | 16 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 124–127 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 127–206 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 206–231 | 25 | Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 231–235 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 235–257 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-120 | 257–265 | 8 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 265–266 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 228 of this route: Hidalgo → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Atlatlahucan and Xilitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Texcoco Cathedral (mile 53), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 105), Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 163)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 105)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 53), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 73), Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 163)
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.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta is a regional museum in the town of Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Once you reach Xilitla
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
More drives to Xilitla
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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 Mineral de Pozos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Atlatlahucan to Xilitla?
About 6 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 266 miles.
What is the driving distance from Atlatlahucan to Xilitla?
About 266 miles (428 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 Xilitla?
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 Xilitla?
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; 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 Xilitla use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, MEX-85, MEX-105, MEX-102 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Xilitla?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 53, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 105, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 163, 0.5 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.