The Wayro route from Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan is 239 miles (385 km), about 4 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 239 mi (385 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-142 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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 Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-132 (41 mi) carry about 54% of the 239 miles. MEX-180D, MEX-132D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-180, MEX-132, MEX-142, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 1–18 | 17 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 19–42 | 23 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 42–44 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 44–132 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 132–173 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 173–179 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 179–190 | 11 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 190–192 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 192–204 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 204–205 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 205–221 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 221–235 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 235–239 | 4 | Morelos |
- Mile 53 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 228 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tecolutla and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 186), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 187), Sacromonte National Park (mile 220)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 220)
- Museums and history: El Tajín (mile 24), Museo de Datos Históricos (mile 127), Quetzalpapálotl (mile 168), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 172), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 186), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 187)
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
Museo de Datos Históricos
Tulancingo's first station of the Hidalgo and Northeast Railroad, built in 1893, now houses the Museo de Datos Históricos, with regional archaeological pieces such as the Huapalcalco feline, traditional clothing from Santa Ana Hueytlalpan and a historical photo archive.
Quetzalpapálotl
Inside Teotihuacan, the Quetzalpapálotl complex is known for its palace and the carved stone reliefs around its courtyard.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
More drives to Atlatlahucan
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From Tecolutla to other places in Mexico
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- Tecolutla to Otumba
- Tecolutla to Jilotepec
- Tecolutla to Zimapán
- Tecolutla to Tepoztlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan?
About 4 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Tecolutla by car?
About 239 miles (385 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 Tecolutla 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 Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tecolutla to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, 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 Tecolutla and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (paleontological museum, mile 186, 0.7 mi from the route); Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 187, 0.7 mi from the route); Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 220, 0.3 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.