The Wayro route from Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán is 40 miles (65 km), about 1 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 10 → MEX-115 → MOR 4 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán is like
MOR 4 (15 mi) and MEX-115 (7 mi) carry about 55% of the 40 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-115. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| MOR 10 | 4–10 | 6 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 10–14 | 4 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 14–21 | 7 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 21–25 | 4 | Morelos |
| MOR 4 | 25–40 | 15 | Morelos |
Stops between Tetela del Volcán and Tlaltizapán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 21)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 21)
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 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.
Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
In this 18th-century house in Cuautla, José María Morelos lived during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla. Its INAH galleries trace regional history through Morelos and Emiliano Zapata and display "El Niño," his first cannon, a gift from the Galeana family.
When you get to Tlaltizapán
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
More drives to Tlaltizapán
- Atlixco to Tlaltizapán
- Mexico City to Tlaltizapán
- Metepec to Tlaltizapán
- Zacatelco to Tlaltizapán
- Tlaxcala to Tlaltizapán
- Tepotzotlán to Tlaltizapán
From Tetela del Volcán to other places in Mexico
- Tetela del Volcán to Otumba
- Tetela del Volcán to Malinalco
- Tetela del Volcán to Tetela de Ocampo
- Tetela del Volcán to El Oro
- Tetela del Volcán to Metztitlán
- Tetela del Volcán to Amealco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán?
About 1 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 40 miles.
How far is Tlaltizapán from Tetela del Volcán by car?
About 40 miles (65 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 Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán?
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 Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela del Volcán to Tlaltizapán use?
In order: MOR 10, MEX-115 and MOR 4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela del Volcán and Tlaltizapán?
Closest to the road: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (world Heritage Site, mile 14, 3 mi from the route); Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol (convent, mile 14, 3 mi from the route); Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (museum, mile 21, 0.2 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.