The Wayro route from Maruata to Omitlán is 505 miles (812 km), about 8 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 505 mi (812 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-37D → MEX-14D → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Guerrero (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-37D, MEX-14D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Maruata to Omitlán is like
MEX-37D (172 mi) and MEX-200 (101 mi) carry about 54% of the 505 miles. MEX-37D, MEX-14D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guerrero, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Maruata to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–101 | 101 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 101–105 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 105–239 | 134 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| MEX-14D | 239–267 | 28 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 267–305 | 38 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 305–306 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 306–396 | 90 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 396–475 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 475–476 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 476–488 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 488–495 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 495–500 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 500–505 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 107 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Guerrero → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 378 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 428 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 458 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 472 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Maruata and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo El Rehilete (mile 488)
- Nature and outdoors: Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 238), Rayón National Park (mile 375)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro (mile 263), Museo El Rehilete (mile 488), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 496)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 491)
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro's basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud) rises on pre-Hispanic platforms beside its own plaza. Bishop Vasco de Quiroga planned it as a five-nave cathedral, only one nave was finished, and his remains rest inside.
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Maruata to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maruata to Omitlán?
About 8 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Maruata by car?
About 505 miles (812 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 Maruata 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 Maruata to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero 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 Maruata to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-37D, MEX-14D, 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 Maruata and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 441, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 488, 0.3 mi from the route); Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina (theatre building, mile 496, 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.