The Wayro route from Malinalco to Omitlán is 127 miles (205 km), about 3 h 14 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 127 mi (205 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | EM 6 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 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 Malinalco to Omitlán is like
MEX-85 (50 mi) and EM 6 (20 mi) carry about 55% of the 127 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Malinalco to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–18 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| EM 6 | 18–38 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 38–39 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 39–44 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 44–51 | 7 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 51–55 | 4 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 55–60 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 60–110 | 50 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 110–118 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 118–122 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 122–127 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 43 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Malinalco and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Marquesa National Park (mile 40), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 43), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 63)
- Nature and outdoors: La Marquesa National Park (mile 40), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 43), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 48), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 54), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 62), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 63), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 119)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 62)
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
Museo de Historia Natural
In the second section of Chapultepec Park, the Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental displays mounted animals, fossils, rocks, minerals, sculptures and models about life on Earth and Mexico's biodiversity.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Planetario Luis Enrique Erro
Run by the National Polytechnic Institute, the Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City is a planetarium open to the public and one of the longest-running in Latin America.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
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 Malinalco to other places in Mexico
- Malinalco to El Oro
- Malinalco to Amealco
- Malinalco to Bernal
- Malinalco to Mineral de Pozos
- Malinalco to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Malinalco to Ihuatzio
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Malinalco to Omitlán?
About 3 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 127 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Malinalco by car?
About 127 miles (205 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 Malinalco 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 Malinalco to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Malinalco to Omitlán use?
In order: EM 6, MEX-15, MEX-15D, Circuito Interior, 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 Malinalco and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: La Marquesa National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 40, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 54, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (railway museum, mile 63, 0.6 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.