The Wayro route from Jilotepec to Omitlán is 81 miles (130 km), about 1 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 81 mi (130 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 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 Jilotepec to Omitlán is like
MEX-M40D (50 mi) and MEX-85 (11 mi) carry about 75% of the 81 miles. MEX-M40D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jilotepec to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 2–52 | 50 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 52–63 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 63–71 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 71–75 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 75–81 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 4 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 48 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Jilotepec and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo El Rehilete (mile 65)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 17), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 33), Museo El Rehilete (mile 65)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 67)
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.
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.
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 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
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
- Zimapán to Omitlán
- Toluca to Omitlán
From Jilotepec to other places in Mexico
- Jilotepec to Malinalco
- Jilotepec to Atlatlahucan
- Jilotepec to Pinos
- Jilotepec to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jilotepec to Real de Asientos
- Jilotepec to Amatitán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jilotepec to Omitlán?
About 1 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 81 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Jilotepec by car?
About 81 miles (130 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 Jilotepec 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 Jilotepec 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 Jilotepec to Omitlán use?
In order: 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 Jilotepec and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 65, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina (theatre building, mile 71, 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.