The Wayro route from Atlixco to Tlaltizapán is 62 miles (99 km), about 1 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 62 mi (99 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-94D → MOR 9 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-94D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Atlixco to Tlaltizapán is like
PUE 438D (25 mi) and MEX-94D (18 mi) carry about 69% of the 62 miles. MEX-94D is a toll highway (cuota). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Morelos. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Atlixco to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 7–32 | 25 | Puebla, Morelos |
| MEX-94D | 32–50 | 18 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 50–51 | 1 | Morelos |
| MOR 9 | 51–60 | 9 | Morelos |
| local roads | 60–62 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 24 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Atlixco and Tlaltizapán
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
Convento de Santiago Apóstol
In the town of Ocuituco, the Temple and Ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol (Templo y Exconvento de Santiago Apóstol) belongs to the UNESCO-listed group of 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, inscribed in 1994.
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Inscribed by UNESCO in 1994, this World Heritage site groups early 16th-century monasteries that Franciscan, Dominican and Augustinian friars built on the slopes of Popocatépetl, with large open spaces used to evangelize the Indigenous population.
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.
Las Pilas archaeological site
Set inside a bathing park in Jonacatepec, Las Pilas was a ceremonial center devoted to water, where inhabitants built channels to collect and store underground water for irrigation; burials were found within the channel system.
When you get to Tlaltizapán
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlixco to Tlaltizapán?
About 1 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Atlixco by car?
About 62 miles (99 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 Atlixco to Tlaltizapán?
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 Atlixco to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlixco to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-94D and MOR 9. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (convent, mile 22, 4 mi from the route); Chalcatzingo (archaeological site, mile 32, 2 mi from the route); Las Pilas archaeological site (archaeological site, mile 34, 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.