The Wayro route from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco is 293 miles (472 km), about 7 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-102 → MEX-105 → MEX-88 → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 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.
On the road from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-85 (65 mi) carry about 54% of the 293 miles. It runs through 5 states: San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-M40D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad Valles and Atlixco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 2–67 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 67–71 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 71–96 | 25 | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 96–175 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 175–179 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 179–194 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 194–198 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 198–213 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 213–214 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 214–217 | 3 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 217–263 | 46 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| local roads | 263–293 | 30 | Puebla |
- Mile 75 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 259 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 138), Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala (mile 188), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198), Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 138), Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala (mile 188), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 194)
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.
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 de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala
Occupational medicine and mining history are the focus of this museum in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, which keeps the original facilities, furniture and medical equipment. Pachuca's mining archive and museum runs it.
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.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
More drives to Atlixco
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From Ciudad Valles to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 293 miles.
How far is Atlixco from Ciudad Valles by car?
About 293 miles (472 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 Ciudad Valles to Atlixco?
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 Ciudad Valles to Atlixco?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-102, MEX-105, MEX-88, MEX-132 and MEX-M40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to Atlixco?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 138, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 198, 0.7 mi from the route); Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 211, 0.6 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.