The Wayro route from Lo de Marcos to Omitlán is 511 miles (823 km), about 8 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 511 mi (823 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 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.
How the Lo de Marcos to Omitlán drive plays out
MEX-15D (320 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 78% of the 511 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Lo de Marcos to Omitlán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–4 | 3 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 4–19 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 19–71 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 71–137 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 137–149 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 149–403 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 403–482 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 482–483 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 483–494 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 494–502 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 502–506 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 506–511 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 89 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 434 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 478 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
What to see on the way from Lo de Marcos to Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 107), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 496), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 498)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 9), Rayón National Park (mile 381), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 498), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 502)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 107), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 496)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents 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.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
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.
In Omitlán itself
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
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 Lo de Marcos to other places in Mexico
- Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya
- Lo de Marcos to Boca de Pascuales
- Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal
- Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Lo de Marcos to Mexcaltitán
- Lo de Marcos to Troncones
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lo de Marcos to Omitlán?
About 8 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 511 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Lo de Marcos by car?
About 511 miles (823 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 Lo de Marcos 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 Lo de Marcos to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider 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 Lo de Marcos to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lo de Marcos and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 107, 0.6 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 496, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 498, 0.7 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.