The Wayro route from Metepec to Omitlán is 107 miles (172 km), about 2 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 107 mi (172 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 4.3 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 Metepec to Omitlán is like
MEX-85 (49 mi) and MEX-15D (20 mi) carry about 64% of the 107 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 Metepec to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 3–10 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 10–30 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 30–34 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 35–40 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 40–89 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 89–98 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 98–102 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 102–107 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 23 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 68 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Metepec and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 42), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 23), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 28), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 28), Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural (mile 34), Palace of Iturbide (mile 37), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 42), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 42), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 62)
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.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
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.
Palace of Iturbide
Built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter, the Palace of Iturbide is a grand residence at Madero 17 in Mexico City's historic center.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
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.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
When you get to Omitlán
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
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- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Metepec to other places in Mexico
- Metepec to Valle de Bravo
- Metepec to El Oro
- Metepec to Ezequiel Montes
- Metepec to Zimapán
- Metepec to Tócuaro
- Metepec to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metepec to Omitlán?
About 2 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 107 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Metepec by car?
About 107 miles (172 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 Metepec 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 Metepec 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 Metepec to Omitlán use?
In order: 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 Metepec and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural (museum, mile 34, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (catholic parish church, mile 42, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (railway museum, mile 42, 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.