The Wayro route from Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan is 112 miles (180 km), about 2 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 112 mi (180 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-117D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-150D (36 mi) and MEX-117D (19 mi) carry about 49% of the 112 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-119, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 1–16 | 15 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 16–18 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 18–37 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 37–40 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 40–76 | 36 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 76–78 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 78–93 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 93–107 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 107–111 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 111–112 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 36 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tlaxco and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 16), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 16), Teatro Xicohténcatl (mile 26), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 89), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 91)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 16), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 16), Museo Miguel N. Lira (mile 26), Acozac (mile 77)
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Teatro Xicohténcatl
Tlaxcala's Teatro Xicohténcatl opened in 1873 and was reopened in 1888 after remodeling. Look up to see John Fulton's ceiling mural of the nine muses, painted in Art Nouveau style against a Tlaxcalan landscape.
Museo Miguel N. Lira
Downtown Tlaxcala's Museo Miguel N. Lira fills the old State Printing Office, linked to the writer and poet. Visitors see his manuscripts, family photos and personal belongings, plus the original linotype machines and the press that printed his work.
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
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 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan?
About 2 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 112 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Tlaxco by car?
About 112 miles (180 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-117D, MEX-150D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxco and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (basilica, mile 16, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 16, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro Xicohténcatl (theatre building, mile 26, 0.9 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.