The Wayro route from Ciudad Valles to Otumba is 228 miles (367 km), about 6 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-85 → MEX-102 → MEX-105 → MEX-88 → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 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.
Driving Ciudad Valles to Otumba: the shape of the trip
MEX-105 (94 mi) and MEX-85 (65 mi) carry about 70% of the 228 miles. It runs through 3 states: San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad Valles to Otumba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 2–67 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-102 | 67–71 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 71–96 | 25 | San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 96–175 | 79 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 175–179 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 179–194 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 194–198 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 198–213 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 213–214 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 214–224 | 10 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 224–228 | 4 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 75 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ciudad Valles and Otumba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 139), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 159), Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (mile 176), Paste Museum (mile 190), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 159), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (mile 139), Paste Museum (mile 190), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 194)
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta is a regional museum in the town of Zacualtipán, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Antiguo Convento Franciscano
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the Antiguo Convento Franciscano in Zacatlán was founded by the Franciscans in 1562 and finished in 1567, and it still holds Catholic services.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Templo y exconvento de San Agustín
Founded in 1536 and built between 1542 and 1562, the Augustinian church and former convent of San Agustín in Atotonilco el Grande has a Plateresque design and frescoes.
Paste Museum
The Museo del Paste in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, is a food museum that shares and promotes the culinary and historical legacy of the paste.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Once you reach Otumba
Pyramid of the Sun
Rising along the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, the Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, believed to date to about AD 200.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
More drives to Otumba
- Mexico City to Otumba
- Tepotzotlán to Otumba
- Toluca to Otumba
- Metepec to Otumba
- Jilotepec to Otumba
- Cuernavaca to Otumba
From Ciudad Valles to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Valles to Tecolutla
- Ciudad Valles to Pedro Escobedo
- Ciudad Valles to Cuetzalan
- Ciudad Valles to Tlaxcala
- Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan
- Ciudad Valles to Zacatelco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
About 6 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
About 228 miles (367 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 Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
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 Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
In order: MEX-85, MEX-102, MEX-105, MEX-88 and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to Otumba?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 159, 0.2 mi from the route); Paste Museum (museum, mile 190, 0.4 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.