The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan is 76 miles (123 km), about 1 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 76 mi (123 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-136 (29 mi) and MEX-115 (19 mi) carry about 63% of the 76 miles. MEX-5D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–29 | 29 | Tlaxcala, State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 29–41 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 41–42 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 42–58 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 58–72 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 72–75 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 75–76 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 11 of this route: Tlaxcala → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 24), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 29), Sacromonte National Park (mile 57)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve (mile 7), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 56), Sacromonte National Park (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Tepetlaoztoc (mile 17), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 23), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 24), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 29), Acozac (mile 40)
Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve
Surrounding the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Los Volcanes is a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where North American and tropical wildlife zones meet.
Tepetlaoztoc
Tepetlaoztoc, also spelled Tepetlaoxtoc, was an Aztec-Nahua settlement of the Late Postclassic period in central Mexico, and it stayed occupied into the colonial era.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
Cerrito de Los Melones
Named for the place where it sits, Cerrito de los Melones, the Ahuehuetitlán archaeological zone of ruler Nezahualcóyotl's palace is one of the few explored traces of the great pre-Hispanic city of Acolhuacan.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
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.
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
When you get to Atlatlahucan
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.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan?
About 1 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 76 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Calpulalpan by car?
About 76 miles (123 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 Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan?
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 Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico 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 Calpulalpan to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-5D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 57, 0.4 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.