By road, San Blas and Atlatlahucan are about 554 miles (891 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 8 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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.
The San Blas–Atlatlahucan drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (371 mi) and MEX-5D (54 mi) carry about 77% of the 554 miles. It runs through 6 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-M40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Blas to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Nayarit |
| MEX-76D | 7–27 | 20 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 27–144 | 117 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 144–155 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 155–409 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 409–442 | 33 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 442–443 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 443–464 | 21 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 464–518 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 518–519 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 519–535 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 535–549 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 549–552 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 552–554 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 441 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 462 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 542 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between San Blas and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 487)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 388), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 507), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 533)
- Museums and history: Museo Amado Nervo (mile 33), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Panteón de Belén (mile 159), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 487), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 496)
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
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.
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.
Arriving in Atlatlahucan
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Blas to Atlatlahucan?
About 9 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Blas to Atlatlahucan?
About 554 miles (891 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 San Blas 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 San Blas to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Blas to Atlatlahucan?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-5D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 114, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (museum, mile 487, 0.1 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 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.