The Wayro route from Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco is 37 miles (59 km), about 1 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 4 → MEX-115 → MOR 10 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco is like
MOR 4 (16 mi) and MEX-115 (6 mi) carry about 59% of the 37 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-115. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOR 4 | 0–16 | 16 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 16–21 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 21–27 | 6 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 27–31 | 4 | Morelos |
| MOR 10 | 31–37 | 6 | Morelos |
Stops between Tlaltizapán and Ocuituco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 20), Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (mile 20)
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.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In Oaxtepec, the Exconvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is among the first convents the Dominicans built in Mexico, and its walls preserve extensive fresco painting from the colonial era.
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.
When you get to Ocuituco
Convento de Santiago Apóstol
In the town of Ocuituco, the Temple and Ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol (Templo y Exconvento de Santiago Apóstol) belongs to the UNESCO-listed group of 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, inscribed in 1994.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
More drives to Ocuituco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco?
About 1 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 37 miles.
How far is Ocuituco from Tlaltizapán by car?
About 37 miles (59 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 Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco?
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 Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco?
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 Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco use?
In order: MOR 4, MEX-115 and MOR 10. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaltizapán and Ocuituco?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (museum, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (world Heritage Site, mile 27, 3 mi from the route); Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (convent, mile 30, 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.