The Wayro route from Mazamitla to Omitlán is 355 miles (572 km), about 6 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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.
What the drive from Mazamitla to Omitlán is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 75% of the 355 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mazamitla to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 1–28 | 27 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 30–35 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 35–53 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 53–58 | 5 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 58–247 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 247–326 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 326–338 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 338–346 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 346–350 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 350–355 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 6 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Mazamitla and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 341)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 225)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 208), Tula (mile 291), Teotihuacan (mile 326), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 341), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 346)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 341)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Mazamitla to other places in Mexico
- Mazamitla to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mazamitla to Real de Asientos
- Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to Cuanajo
- Mazamitla to Mineral de Pozos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazamitla to Omitlán?
About 6 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Mazamitla by car?
About 355 miles (572 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 Mazamitla 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 Mazamitla 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.
What roads does the drive from Mazamitla to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-15, 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 Mazamitla and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 291, 1 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 341, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (museum, mile 346, 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.