The Wayro route from Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan is 88 miles (141 km), about 1 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 88 mi (141 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 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 Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-5D (33 mi) and MEX-115 (19 mi) carry about 59% of the 88 miles. MEX-5D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 3–7 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 7–9 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 9–18 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 19–52 | 33 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 53–69 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 69–83 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 83–86 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 86–88 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 76 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tepotzotlán and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 20), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 40), Sacromonte National Park (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepeyac National Park (mile 27), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 33), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 41), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 67), Sacromonte National Park (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 20), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 20), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 40)
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan?
About 1 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 88 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Tepotzotlán by car?
About 88 miles (141 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 Tepotzotlán 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 Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tepotzotlán to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-57, 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 Tepotzotlán and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 20, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 68, 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.