The Wayro route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán is 352 miles (566 km), about 6 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 352 mi (566 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 19 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | 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 14.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán is like
MEX-45D (142 mi) and MEX-47D (52 mi) carry about 55% of the 352 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 6 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 1–9 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 9–12 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 12–17 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 17–46 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 46–188 | 142 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 188–240 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 240–276 | 36 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 276–277 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 277–322 | 45 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 322–323 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 323–334 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 334–342 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 342–347 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 347–352 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 43 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 243 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 276 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27), Atlantean figures (mile 288), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 199), Tula National Park (mile 288), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 337)
- Museums and history: Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 339)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
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.
Tula National Park
This park protects the ruins of Tula, ancient capital of the Toltecs. Walk up to the main pyramid to stand beside the Atlantes, basalt warrior figures more than four meters tall, and look for the Coatepantli wall's reliefs of snakes 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.
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.
When you get to Omitlán
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to other places in Mexico
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Tócuaro
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Zirahuén
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán?
About 6 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 352 miles.
How far is Omitlán from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes by car?
About 352 miles (566 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán use?
In order: AGS 19, 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 288, 1 mi from the route); Parque Cultural Hidalguense (park, mile 337, 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.