The Wayro route from Pachuca to Atlatlahucan is 111 miles (179 km), about 2 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 111 mi (179 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-85D → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-85D, MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 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 Pachuca to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-5D (33 mi) and MEX-85D (21 mi) carry about 49% of the 111 miles. MEX-85D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pachuca to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 6–21 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85D | 21–42 | 21 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 43–76 | 33 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 76–77 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 77–93 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 93–107 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 107–110 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 110–111 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 27 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 100 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Pachuca and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 44), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 44), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 89)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 57), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 65), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 89), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 91)
- Museums and history: Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 34), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 44), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 44), Acozac (mile 75)
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec
Also called the Centro Comunitario Casa de Morelos, the Casa de Morelos is a museum in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón.
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.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
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.
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 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.
More drives to Atlatlahucan
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From Pachuca to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pachuca to Atlatlahucan?
About 2 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Pachuca by car?
About 111 miles (179 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 Pachuca 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 Pachuca to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Pachuca to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-85D, 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 Pachuca and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (museum, mile 44, 0.1 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 44, 0.7 mi from the route); Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 89, 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.