The Wayro route from Ocuituco to Omitlán is 122 miles (196 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → 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-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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 Ocuituco to Omitlán is like
MEX-115 (20 mi) and MEX-85D (16 mi) carry about 30% of the 122 miles. MEX-85D is a toll highway (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 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ocuituco to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 19–39 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 39–52 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 54–69 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 69–73 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 73–89 | 16 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 89–104 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 104–112 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 112–116 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 116–122 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 10 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Ocuituco and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 52), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 25), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 27), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 113)
- Museums and history: Acozac (mile 42), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 52), Cerrito de Los Melones (mile 57), Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (mile 58), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 77)
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Acozac
Acozac is an archaeological site in the municipality of Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, located at kilometer 30 of the federal Mexico City–Puebla road, heading toward Ixtapaluca.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
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.
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.
When you get to 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.
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.
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 Ocuituco to other places in Mexico
- Ocuituco to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ocuituco to Metztitlán
- Ocuituco to Bernal
- Ocuituco to Mineral de Pozos
- Ocuituco to Ihuatzio
- Ocuituco to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocuituco to Omitlán?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 122 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Ocuituco by car?
About 122 miles (196 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 Ocuituco 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 Ocuituco 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 Ocuituco to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-115, 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 Ocuituco and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Cerrito de Los Melones (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.8 mi from the route); Paleontological Museum in Tocuila (paleontological museum, mile 58, 0.8 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.