The Wayro route from Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán is 198 miles (318 km), about 3 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 100 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 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 Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán is like
MEX-57D (87 mi) and MEX-M40D (46 mi) carry about 67% of the 198 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 100 | 0–9 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 9–14 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-57 | 14–34 | 20 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 35–122 | 87 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 122–168 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 168–169 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 169–180 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 180–188 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 188–193 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 193–198 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 28 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 122 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Mineral de Pozos and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo El Rehilete (mile 182)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 43), Tula (mile 134), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 134), Teotihuacan (mile 169), Museo El Rehilete (mile 182)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 185)
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
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.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
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.
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 de la Ciudad San Francisco
The Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco is a theater in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
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
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Mineral de Pozos to other places in Mexico
- Mineral de Pozos to Temacapulín
- Mineral de Pozos to Tócuaro
- Mineral de Pozos to Pacanda
- Mineral de Pozos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan
- Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán?
About 3 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Mineral de Pozos by car?
About 198 miles (318 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 Mineral de Pozos 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 Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán use?
In order: GTO 100, MEX-57, MEX-57D, 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 Mineral de Pozos and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 134, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 134, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 182, 0.1 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.