By road, La Pesca and Omitlán are about 392 miles (631 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 23 min of driving.
| Total distance | 392 mi (631 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | TAM 52 → MEX-180 → TAM 113 → TAM 143 → MEX-180D → MEX-130D → MEX-132D → MEX-130 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Pesca to Omitlán is like
MEX-180 (94 mi) and MEX-132D (88 mi) carry about 46% of the 392 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-130D and MEX-132D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
La Pesca to Omitlán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAM 52 | 0–29 | 29 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-180 | 29–84 | 55 | Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 84–95 | 11 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 113 | 95–140 | 45 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 143 | 140–152 | 12 | Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 152–157 | 5 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-180 | 157–196 | 39 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 196–225 | 29 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 225–259 | 34 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 259–274 | 15 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 274–362 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 362–383 | 21 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 383–387 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 387–392 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 157 of this route: Tamaulipas → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Places worth a stop between La Pesca and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 354)
- Museums and history: Aduana de Tampico (mile 157), El Tajín (mile 273), Huapalcalco (mile 354), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 357), Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (mile 373)
Aduana de Tampico
Tampico's old customs house is a Porfirian-era building on the north bank of the Pánuco River mouth that began operating in 1902. Its ground floor now holds a museum on the 1829 Battle of Tampico, with a period cannon, weapons and uniforms.
El Tajín
Look for elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes at El Tajín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, along with the Pyramid of the Niches and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
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.
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.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
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.
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.
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 La Pesca to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Pesca to Omitlán?
About 8 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 392 miles.
How far is Omitlán from La Pesca by car?
About 392 miles (631 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 Pesca 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 Pesca to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 La Pesca to Omitlán use?
In order: TAM 52, MEX-180, TAM 113, TAM 143, MEX-180D, MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-130 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Pesca to Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Aduana de Tampico (museum, mile 157, 2 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 354, 0.2 mi from the route); Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo (convent, mile 383, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.