The Wayro route from Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán is 203 miles (326 km), about 4 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 203 mi (326 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → QRO 100 → QRO 5 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 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 Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán is like
MEX-120 (50 mi) and MEX-M40D (46 mi) carry about 47% of the 203 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-120 | 0–29 | 29 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 29–53 | 24 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 53–57 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 57–60 | 3 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 60–62 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 62–83 | 21 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 84–127 | 43 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 127–173 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 173–174 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 174–185 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 185–193 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 193–198 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 198–203 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 93 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Pinal de Amoles and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Galería Libertad (mile 71), Museo El Rehilete (mile 187)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Galería Libertad (mile 71), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 139), Teotihuacan (mile 174), Museo El Rehilete (mile 187), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 194)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 189)
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
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.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Museo El Rehilete
Kids head to Pachuca's interactive museum El Rehilete for its planetarium, observatory, dinosaur park, botanical garden and archaeological walk, plus a historic DC-3 airplane and a fire truck they can explore.
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
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.
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.
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 Pinal de Amoles to other places in Mexico
- Pinal de Amoles to Huasca de Ocampo
- Pinal de Amoles to Pacanda
- Pinal de Amoles to Temacapulín
- Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales
- Pinal de Amoles to La Manzanilla
- Pinal de Amoles to Maruata
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán?
About 4 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 203 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Pinal de Amoles by car?
About 203 miles (326 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 Pinal de Amoles 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 Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-120, QRO 100, QRO 5, 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 Pinal de Amoles and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 71, 0.4 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 139, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 187, 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.