Plan on about 8 h 51 min of driving for the 536-mile (862 km) trip from Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 536 mi (862 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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.
Driving Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (321 mi) and MEX-M40D (78 mi) carry about 74% of the 536 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Nuevo Nayarit and Omitlán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 5–10 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 10–43 | 33 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 43–96 | 53 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 96–162 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 162–173 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 173–428 | 255 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 428–506 | 78 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 506–507 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 507–518 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 518–526 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 526–531 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 531–536 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 114 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 241 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 489 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 503 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 103), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 523)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 34), Parque Walt Disney (mile 179), Rayón National Park (mile 406), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 523)
- Museums and history: Ixtlán del Rio (mile 103), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 177), Tula (mile 472), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 527)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
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
Basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall, the Atlantes, crown the main pyramid at Tula. Visitors can also explore a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina
The Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina is a theater in the city 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.
Once you reach Omitlán
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Nuevo Nayarit to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán?
About 536 miles (862 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 Nuevo Nayarit 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 Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
Which highways go from Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán?
In order: MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nuevo Nayarit to Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 103, 0.5 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 472, 1 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 523, 0.7 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.