The Wayro route from Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan is 114 miles (183 km), about 2 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130 → MEX-132 → MEX-142 → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-5D, MEX-115D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-132 (41 mi) and MEX-115 (18 mi) carry about 52% of the 114 miles. MEX-5D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-142, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 2–6 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 6–47 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 47–53 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 53–63 | 10 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 63–66 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-5D | 66–78 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 78–79 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 79–94 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 94–109 | 15 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 109–112 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 112–114 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 29 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tulancingo and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Texcoco Cathedral (mile 61), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 65), Sacromonte National Park (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 93), Sacromonte National Park (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 61), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 65)
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
More drives to Atlatlahucan
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From Tulancingo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan?
About 2 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Tulancingo by car?
About 114 miles (183 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 Tulancingo 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 Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo 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 Tulancingo to Atlatlahucan use?
In order: MEX-130, MEX-132, MEX-142, 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 Tulancingo and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 61, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 65, 0.2 mi from the route); Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 94, 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.