The Wayro route from La Manzanilla to Omitlán is 537 miles (864 km), about 10 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 537 mi (864 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 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 La Manzanilla to Omitlán is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (107 mi) carry about 55% of the 537 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from La Manzanilla to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 1–50 | 49 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-200D | 50–76 | 26 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 76–79 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 79–104 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 104–111 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 111–135 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 135–145 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 145–209 | 64 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 209–211 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 211–217 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 217–235 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 235–239 | 4 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 239–428 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 428–508 | 80 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 508–519 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 519–528 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 528–532 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 532–537 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 24 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 410 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 460 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 490 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 505 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between La Manzanilla and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 523)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 124), Rayón National Park (mile 407)
- Museums and history: Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 106), Tula (mile 473), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 523), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 528)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 523)
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Acosta Mine Museum
In Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Museo de Sitio Mina de Acosta is devoted to the history of mining and is run by Pachuca's Archivo Histórico y Museo de Minería.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From La Manzanilla to other places in Mexico
- La Manzanilla to Temacapulín
- La Manzanilla to Tócuaro
- La Manzanilla to Huasca de Ocampo
- La Manzanilla to San Francisco
- La Manzanilla to Mexcaltitán
- La Manzanilla to Real de Catorce
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Manzanilla to Omitlán?
About 10 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Omitlán from La Manzanilla by car?
About 537 miles (864 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 La Manzanilla 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 La Manzanilla to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 La Manzanilla to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, 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 La Manzanilla and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 473, 1 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 523, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina (theatre building, mile 528, 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.