The Wayro route from El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo is 139 miles (224 km), about 2 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | EM 5 → MEX-561 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-M40D (79 mi) and MEX-15D (12 mi) carry about 65% of the 139 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-561, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| EM 5 | 0–8 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-561 | 8–12 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 12–24 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 24–103 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 104–115 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 115–123 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 123–134 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 134–139 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 100 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between El Oro and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 118), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 118), Museo Casa Grande (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 118), El Chico National Park (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 23), Tula (mile 69), Teotihuacan (mile 104), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 118), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 124), Museo Casa Grande (mile 130)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
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.
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.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
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.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
- Actopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tepotzotlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mexico City to Huasca de Ocampo
- Jilotepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo
From El Oro to other places in Mexico
- El Oro to Mineral de Pozos
- El Oro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- El Oro to Real de Asientos
- El Oro to Omitlán
- El Oro to Chipilo
- El Oro to Metztitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 2 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from El Oro by car?
About 139 miles (224 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 El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 El Oro to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: EM 5, MEX-561, 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 El Oro and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 118, 0.2 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 118, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Casa Grande (art museum, mile 130, 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.