The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan is 139 miles (224 km), about 2 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-142 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 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 Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-132 (41 mi) and MEX-132D (29 mi) carry about 50% of the 139 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-142, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 32–73 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 73–79 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 79–89 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 89–92 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 92–104 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 104–105 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 105–121 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 121–135 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 135–138 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 138–139 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 128 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 86), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 86), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 117), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 119)
- Museums and history: El Santo Museum (mile 26), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 72), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 86), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 86), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 91)
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
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.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
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.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
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.
When you get to Atlatlahucan
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan?
About 2 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Huauchinango by car?
About 139 miles (224 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 Huauchinango 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 Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo 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 Huauchinango to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-142, 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 Huauchinango and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (paleontological museum, mile 86, 0.7 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 86, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 91, 0.2 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.