The Wayro route from Atlixco to Zitácuaro is 194 miles (313 km), about 3 h 26 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 194 mi (313 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 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 Zitácuaro is like
MEX-150D (60 mi) and MEX-A7D (35 mi) carry about 49% of the 194 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Michoacán. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlixco to Zitácuaro, 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 |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 26–86 | 60 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 86–92 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 92–99 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 99–100 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 100–104 | 4 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 104–105 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 105–110 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 110–111 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 111–131 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 131–132 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 132–147 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 147–182 | 35 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 182–189 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 189–193 | 4 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 193–194 | 1 | Michoacán |
- Mile 57 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 90 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Atlixco and Zitácuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Cultural Border (mile 98)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 91), Bicentennial Park (mile 105), Parque Naucalli (mile 106), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 186)
- Museums and history: Palace of Iturbide (mile 96), Centro Cultural Border (mile 98), Museo de Arte Moderno (mile 101)
San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula
The San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, also called San Gabriel Friary, is a church and friary in Cholula, part of the Puebla metropolitan area.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Centro Cultural Border
Centro Cultural Border is an independent space in Colonia Roma for emerging contemporary art, multimedia and graffiti, with a café, library, bookstore and urban art workshops.
Museo de Arte Moderno
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno is part of Mexico's national fine arts institute (INBAL) and shows modern Mexican art along with exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Bicentennial Park
On the line between the Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs, Bicentennial Park (Parque Bicentenario) is a park in the western part of Mexico City.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlixco to Zitácuaro?
About 3 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Zitácuaro from Atlixco by car?
About 194 miles (313 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 Zitácuaro?
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 Zitácuaro?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlixco to Zitácuaro use?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Zitácuaro?
Closest to the road: San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Cholula (convent, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); Centro Cultural Border (museum, mile 98, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno (museum of modern art, mile 101, 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.