The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Omitlán is 62 miles (100 km), about 1 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-130 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Huauchinango to Omitlán is like
MEX-132D (29 mi) and MEX-130 (21 mi) carry about 81% of the 62 miles. MEX-132D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Hidalgo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Huauchinango to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 32–53 | 21 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 53–57 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 57–62 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Omitlán
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 53)
- Museums and history: Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 26), Museo del Ferrocarril (mile 26), Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (mile 43)
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Museo del Ferrocarril
This former railway station on the old Hidalgo Railroad line to Mexico City now works as a museum, with photographs of its construction and the office and bookkeeping objects used in its day.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol
Augustinian friars raised this 16th-century church and convent in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo; the complex keeps its posa chapels, open chapel and atrium, and its stonework mixes Plateresque carving with Indigenous tequitqui craftsmanship.
Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca
The Jardín de los Niños Héroes is a public park in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
When you get to Omitlán
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Huauchinango to other places in Mexico
- Huauchinango to Otumba
- Huauchinango to Actopan
- Huauchinango to Calpulalpan
- Huauchinango to Metztitlán
- Huauchinango to Chipilo
- Huauchinango to Jilotepec
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Omitlán?
About 1 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Huauchinango by car?
About 62 miles (100 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 Huauchinango 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 Huauchinango to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla 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 Huauchinango to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-130 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huauchinango and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril (railway museum, mile 26, 2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (museum, mile 43, 2 mi from the route); Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (park, mile 53, 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.