The Wayro route from Tapalpa to Omitlán is 428 miles (688 km), about 7 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 436 → 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, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 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.
How the Tapalpa to Omitlán drive plays out
MEX-15D (204 mi) and MEX-M40D (79 mi) carry about 66% of the 428 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tapalpa to Omitlán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 436 | 1–20 | 19 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 20–30 | 10 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 30–34 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 34–56 | 22 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 56–58 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 58–80 | 22 | Jalisco |
| MEX-35 | 80–109 | 29 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 122 | 110–115 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 115–319 | 204 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 319–398 | 79 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 398–399 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 399–410 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 410–418 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 418–423 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 423–428 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 133 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 350 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 381 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tapalpa and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo El Rehilete (mile 411), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 413), Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 415)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico Cubitos (mile 415)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 280), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 318), Tula (mile 364), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 364), Museo El Rehilete (mile 411), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 413), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 419)
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Tula
Basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall, the Atlantes, crown the main pyramid at Tula. Visitors can also explore a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall.
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.
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.
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.
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
Between Pachuca de Soto and Mineral de la Reforma, Parque Ecológico Cubitos is a 90-hectare protected natural area whose public section has a botanical garden, an arboretum, a herpetarium, a farm, a maze, a zip line and a bike path.
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo
The Templo y exconvento de San Francisco in Pachuca de Soto is mainly Baroque, with touches of Churrigueresque and Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1596 under Fray Francisco de Torantos, who chose the style of its facade and windows.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
Once you reach 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.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Tapalpa to other places in Mexico
- Tapalpa to Temacapulín
- Tapalpa to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Tapalpa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tapalpa to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tapalpa to Real de Asientos
- Tapalpa to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tapalpa to Omitlán?
About 7 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tapalpa to Omitlán?
About 428 miles (688 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 Tapalpa 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 Tapalpa 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.
Which highways go from Tapalpa to Omitlán?
In order: JAL 436, 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 for each one.
What are good stops between Tapalpa and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo El Rehilete (museum, mile 411, 0.1 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 413, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico Cubitos (park, mile 415, 0.7 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.