By road, Mascota and Omitlán are about 483 miles (777 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 6 min of driving.
| Total distance | 483 mi (777 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
Driving Mascota to Omitlán: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (254 mi) and MEX-70 (107 mi) carry about 75% of the 483 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D and MEX-M40D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Mascota to Omitlán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–375 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 375–454 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 454–465 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 465–473 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 473–478 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 478–483 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 406 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 450 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mascota and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 469), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 470)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 470), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 474)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 124), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 373), Tula (mile 419), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 469)
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Dedicated to Divine Providence, the cathedral in Atlacomulco is the principal Catholic church in town and the seat of the local diocese.
Tula
The Toltecs once ruled from Tula, now an archaeological zone. Its Coatepantli wall is carved with snakes devouring skeletons, and the famous Atlantes stand atop the main pyramid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Mascota to other places in Mexico
- Mascota to Temacapulín
- Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Mascota to Boca de Pascuales
- Mascota to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Mascota to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mascota to Tócuaro
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mascota to Omitlán?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Mascota by car?
About 483 miles (777 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 Mascota 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 Mascota to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
Which highways go from Mascota to Omitlán?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, 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 Mascota and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 469, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 470, 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.