The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan is 168 miles (270 km), about 3 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 168 mi (270 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 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 Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-57D (64 mi) and MEX-5D (54 mi) carry about 70% of the 168 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–78 | 64 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-5D | 78–132 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 132–134 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 134–149 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 149–163 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 163–167 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 167–168 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 68), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 101), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 121)
- Nature and outdoors: Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 121), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 145), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 100), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 101), Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 113), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 121)
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
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.
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.
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 Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan?
About 3 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 168 miles (270 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
What roads does the drive from Tequisquiapan to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, 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 Tequisquiapan and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 68, 0.5 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 101, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 121, 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 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.