The Wayro route from El Oro to Omitlán is 132 miles (213 km), about 2 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 132 mi (213 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 30 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 5.3 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 El Oro to Omitlán is like
MEX-M40D (79 mi) and MEX-15D (12 mi) carry about 69% of the 132 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 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Oro to Omitlán, 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 | 123–127 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 127–132 | 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 Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 118)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 118)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 23), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 68), Tula (mile 69), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 85), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 124)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 119)
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.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
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.
Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo
Pachuca's Bioparque de Convivencia is a rescue and recovery center for wild, exotic and endemic animals saved from abuse, abandonment or risk, housing a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation unit.
Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco
The Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco is a theater in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH
Inside the central building of the state university in downtown Pachuca, the UAEH Mineralogy Museum displays minerals and rocks and is one of the longest-running museums of its kind in Mexico.
When you get to Omitlán
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.
Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala
Occupational medicine and mining history are the focus of this museum in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, which keeps the original facilities, furniture and medical equipment. Pachuca's mining archive and museum runs it.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
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 Huasca de Ocampo
- El Oro to Chipilo
- El Oro to Metztitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Oro to Omitlán?
About 2 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 132 miles.
How far is Omitlán from El Oro by car?
About 132 miles (213 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 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 El Oro to Omitlán?
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 Omitlán 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 Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 118, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco (theatre building, mile 124, 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.