The Wayro route from Sayula to Omitlán is 419 miles (674 km), about 7 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 419 mi (674 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-35 → JAL 122 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 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 Sayula to Omitlán is like
MEX-15D (204 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 68% of the 419 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-35, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sayula to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 1–5 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 5–7 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 7–48 | 41 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 48–49 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 49–71 | 22 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-35 | 72–101 | 29 | Jalisco |
| JAL 122 | 101–107 | 6 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 107–311 | 204 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 311–390 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 390–401 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 401–409 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 409–414 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 414–419 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 124 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 342 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 372 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 386 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Sayula and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tula National Park (mile 355), Museo El Rehilete (mile 403)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 289), Tula National Park (mile 355), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 410)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 271), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 355), Teotihuacan (mile 390), Museo El Rehilete (mile 403)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 405)
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
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- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Sayula to other places in Mexico
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- Sayula to Temacapulín
- Sayula to Nochistlán
- Sayula to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Sayula to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Sayula to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sayula to Omitlán?
About 7 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Sayula by car?
About 419 miles (674 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 Sayula 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 Sayula to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 Sayula to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-35, JAL 122, MEX-15D, 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 Sayula and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 355, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 355, 1 mi from the route); Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 403, 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.