The Wayro route from Barra de Navidad to Omitlán is 527 miles (848 km), about 9 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 527 mi (848 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 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 Barra de Navidad to Omitlán is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (109 mi) carry about 57% of the 527 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barra de Navidad to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 2–40 | 38 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-200D | 40–67 | 27 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 67–69 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 69–94 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 94–101 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 101–125 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 125–126 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 126–135 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 135–200 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 200–202 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 202–207 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 207–226 | 19 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 226–229 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 229–418 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 418–498 | 80 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 498–510 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 510–518 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 518–522 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 522–527 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 14 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 450 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 480 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 495 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Barra de Navidad and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57), Tula National Park (mile 464), Museo El Rehilete (mile 511), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 513)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 397), Tula National Park (mile 464), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 513)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 96), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 96), Museo El Rehilete (mile 511)
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina
The Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina is a theater in the city of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
When you get to Omitlán
Acosta Mine Museum
In Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Museo de Sitio Mina de Acosta is devoted to the history of mining and is run by Pachuca's Archivo Histórico y Museo de Minería.
La Dificultad Mine Museum
At the La Dificultad mine in Mineral del Monte, a site museum and interpretation center tells the area's mining and hospital history, showing how the mines moved from steam power to electricity.
Museo Casa Grande
The Museo Casa Grande is a museum in Mineral del Monte, in the state of Hidalgo, run by the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Barra de Navidad to other places in Mexico
- Barra de Navidad to Temacapulín
- Barra de Navidad to Mineral de Pozos
- Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles
- Barra de Navidad to Huasca de Ocampo
- Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega
- Barra de Navidad to San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra de Navidad to Omitlán?
About 9 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 527 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Barra de Navidad by car?
About 527 miles (848 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 Barra de Navidad to Omitlán?
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 Barra de Navidad to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barra de Navidad to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Barra de Navidad and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 57, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 511, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 513, 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.