The Wayro route from Nochistlán to Omitlán is 354 miles (570 km), about 6 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 354 mi (570 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 205 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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 Nochistlán to Omitlán is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-47D (53 mi) carry about 55% of the 354 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nochistlán to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| JAL 205 | 4–47 | 43 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 47–48 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 48–190 | 142 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 190–243 | 53 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 243–278 | 35 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 278–279 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 279–325 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-85 | 325–337 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 337–345 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 345–349 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 349–354 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 14 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Nochistlán and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 339)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 201), El Cimatario National Park (mile 208), Tula National Park (mile 290), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 339), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 290), Teotihuacan (mile 325), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 345)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 341)
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of 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.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Nochistlán to other places in Mexico
- Nochistlán to Real de Asientos
- Nochistlán to Amatitán
- Nochistlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- Nochistlán to Pinos
- Nochistlán to Ezequiel Montes
- Nochistlán to El Rosario, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nochistlán to Omitlán?
About 6 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Nochistlán by car?
About 354 miles (570 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 Nochistlán 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 Nochistlán to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Nochistlán to Omitlán use?
In order: JAL 205, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, 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 Nochistlán and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 290, 1 mi from the route); Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 290, 1 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 339, 0.2 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.