The Wayro route from Atlixco to Zacatlán is 94 miles (152 km), about 1 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 94 mi (152 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Zacatlán is like
MEX-119 (44 mi) and MEX-190D (13 mi) carry about 61% of the 94 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlixco to Zacatlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 3–16 | 13 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 16–25 | 9 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 25–37 | 12 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 37–47 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 50–94 | 44 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
- Mile 29 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 71 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Atlixco and Zacatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 29), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 50)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 29), La Malinche National Park (mile 40)
- Museums and history: International Museum of the Baroque (mile 16), Tlaxcala Cathedral (mile 39), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 50)
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Tonantzintla Observatory
The Tonantzintla Observatory in Puebla was home to the National Astrophysical Observatory directed by Guillermo Haro. Its main instrument, a Schmidt camera, was a wide-field telescope built for photographing the sky.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Tlaxcala Cathedral
Part of a 16th-century Franciscan complex among the earliest in the Americas, Tlaxcala's cathedral is famous for its carved Mudéjar-style wooden ceiling. Look for the freestanding bell tower and the stone font where Tlaxcalan lords were baptized.
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.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
More drives to Zacatlán
- Chiautempan to Zacatlán
- Zacatelco to Zacatlán
- Pachuca to Zacatlán
- Cholula to Zacatlán
- Mexico City to Zacatlán
- Tepotzotlán to Zacatlán
From Atlixco to other places in Mexico
- Atlixco to Zacatelco
- Atlixco to Tlaxcala
- Atlixco to Apizaco
- Atlixco to Ixtenco
- Atlixco to Tlaxco
- Atlixco to Calpulalpan
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlixco to Zacatlán?
About 1 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 94 miles.
How far is Zacatlán from Atlixco 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 Atlixco to Zacatlán?
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 Zacatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlixco to Zacatlán use?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Zacatlán?
Closest to the road: International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 29, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 50, 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.