The Wayro route from Oaxtepec to Omitlán is 124 miles (200 km), about 2 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 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 Oaxtepec to Omitlán is like
MEX-115 (18 mi) and MEX-85D (17 mi) carry about 28% of the 124 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-85D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxtepec to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 8–11 | 3 | Morelos |
| MEX-115D | 11–26 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 26–41 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 41–42 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 42–55 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 55–57 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 57–71 | 14 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 71–75 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 75–92 | 17 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 92–107 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 107–115 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 115–119 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 119–124 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 19 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Oaxtepec and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (mile 7), Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol (mile 7), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 60), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 60), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 61), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 80), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 116)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 111)
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Inscribed by UNESCO in 1994, this World Heritage site groups early 16th-century monasteries that Franciscan, Dominican and Augustinian friars built on the slopes of Popocatépetl, with large open spaces used to evangelize the Indigenous population.
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Cerrito de Los Melones
Named for the place where it sits, Cerrito de los Melones, the Ahuehuetitlán archaeological zone of ruler Nezahualcóyotl's palace is one of the few explored traces of the great pre-Hispanic city of Acolhuacan.
Paleontological Museum in Tocuila
The Paleontological Museum in Tocuila, in Texcoco, State of Mexico, is a fossil museum displaying part of a rich deposit of Late Pleistocene animals from the Americas.
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.
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.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
When you get to Omitlán
Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala
Occupational medicine and mining history are the focus of this museum in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, which keeps the original facilities, furniture and medical equipment. Pachuca's mining archive and museum runs it.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Oaxtepec to other places in Mexico
- Oaxtepec to Tonatico
- Oaxtepec to El Oro
- Oaxtepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo
- Oaxtepec to Metztitlán
- Oaxtepec to Bernal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to Omitlán?
About 2 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Oaxtepec by car?
About 124 miles (200 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 Oaxtepec 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 Oaxtepec to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider 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.
What roads does the drive from Oaxtepec to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, 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 Oaxtepec and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (world Heritage Site, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol (convent, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 60, 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 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.