The Wayro route from Nombre de Dios to Omitlán is 542 miles (872 km), about 9 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), 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 21.7 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 Nombre de Dios to Omitlán is like
MEX-45D (204 mi) and MEX-45 (169 mi) carry about 69% of the 542 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 8 states: Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nombre de Dios to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Durango |
| MEX-45 | 2–104 | 102 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 104–116 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 116–124 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 124–174 | 50 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 174–203 | 29 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 203–206 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 206–236 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 236–378 | 142 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 378–431 | 53 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 431–465 | 34 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 465–467 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 467–513 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-85 | 513–524 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 524–533 | 9 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 533–537 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 537–542 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 26 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 233 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 281 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 432 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 495 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 509 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Nombre de Dios and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 217), Atlantean figures (mile 478), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 527)
- Nature and outdoors: Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 34), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 389), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 527)
- Museums and history: Guadalupe regional museum (mile 152), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 217), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 533)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 528)
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
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.
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
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.
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From Nombre de Dios to other places in Mexico
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- Nombre de Dios to San Luis Soyatlán
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- Nombre de Dios to Cuanajo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nombre de Dios to Omitlán?
About 9 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Nombre de Dios by car?
About 542 miles (872 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 Nombre de Dios 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 Nombre de Dios to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Nombre de Dios to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-45, 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 Nombre de Dios and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 217, 0.2 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 478, 1 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 527, 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.