The Wayro route from Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan is 141 miles (227 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 141 mi (227 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-117D → MEX-150D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (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 5.7 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 Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan is like
MEX-119 (44 mi) and MEX-150D (36 mi) carry about 57% of the 141 miles. MEX-117D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-119, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-119 | 1–45 | 44 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 45–47 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 47–66 | 19 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 66–70 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 70–106 | 36 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 107–122 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 122–137 | 15 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 137–140 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 140–141 | 1 | Morelos |
- Mile 25 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Zacatlán and Atlatlahucan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 55), Teatro Xicohténcatl (mile 55), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 119), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 45), Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (mile 55), Acozac (mile 106)
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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.
Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco
Ocotelulco was the principal Tlaxcalan lordship in 1519; its site museum displays about 750 excavated objects beside temple remains painted with Tezcatlipoca and the fire serpent, and an ethnobotanical garden surrounds the building.
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.
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 Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 141 miles.
How far is Atlatlahucan from Zacatlán by car?
About 141 miles (227 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 Zacatlán 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 Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Zacatlán 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 Zacatlán and Atlatlahucan?
Closest to the road: Museo de Sitio de Ocotelulco (museum, mile 55, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Xicohténcatl (theatre building, mile 55, 0.9 mi from the route); Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 119, 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.