The Wayro route from San Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán is 131 miles (211 km), about 2 h 58 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 131 mi (211 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 438D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán is like
MEX-M40D (46 mi) and PUE 438D (17 mi) carry about 48% of the 131 miles. MEX-M40D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-88, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Morelos, Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 7–24 | 17 | Puebla |
| local roads | 24–53 | 29 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 53–99 | 46 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 99–103 | 4 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 103–118 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 118–122 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 122–126 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 126–131 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 2 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 100 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between San Miguel, Morelos and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 106)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 58), Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 119), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 122)
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
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.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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
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 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.
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 Miguel, Morelos to other places in Mexico
- San Miguel, Morelos to Tetela de Ocampo
- San Miguel, Morelos to Huasca de Ocampo
- San Miguel, Morelos to El Oro
- San Miguel, Morelos to Metztitlán
- San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal
- San Miguel, Morelos to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán?
About 2 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 131 miles.
How far is Omitlán from San Miguel, Morelos by car?
About 131 miles (211 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 Miguel, Morelos 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 Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Miguel, Morelos to Omitlán use?
In order: PUE 438D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-88 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Miguel, Morelos and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Convento de Huejotzingo (convent, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 106, 0.6 mi from the route); Monumental Clock of Pachuca (monument, mile 122, 1 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.