Plan on about 9 h 33 min of driving for the 541-mile (870 km) trip from Tapijulapa to Omitlán, before any stops.
| Distance | 541 mi (870 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-173 → TAB 1 → MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-88 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 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.
On the road from Tapijulapa to Omitlán
MEX-150D (157 mi) and MEX-145D (142 mi) carry about 55% of the 541 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tapijulapa to Omitlán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 1–12 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 12–38 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 38–50 | 12 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 50–89 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 89–123 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 123–142 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 142–163 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 163–305 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 305–462 | 157 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 462–463 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 463–508 | 45 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 508–512 | 4 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 512–513 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 513–528 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 528–531 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 531–536 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 536–541 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 126 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 373 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 467 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 490 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 498 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 510 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tapijulapa and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 49), Musevi (mile 50), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 360)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 49), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 49), Musevi (mile 50), La Venta (mile 122), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 352), Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal (mile 442), Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (mile 443)
Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Opened in Villahermosa in 1988, this natural history museum honors José Narciso Rovirosa, the Tabasco naturalist, botanist and mapmaker who explored Tabasco and Chiapas documenting plants, climate and wildlife.
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
La Venta
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal
Puebla's San Pedro Museo de Arte, formerly the Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal, opened in 2000 and focuses on New Spanish painting, with galleries for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
In Puebla's historic center, this national railway museum studies, preserves and shares Mexico's railroad heritage through exhibits on the history of the trains.
Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco
The Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco is a theater in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Once you reach 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 Tapijulapa to other places in Mexico
- Tapijulapa to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tapijulapa to Boca del Cielo
- Tapijulapa to San José del Pacífico
- Tapijulapa to Mazunte
- Tapijulapa to Sisal
- Tapijulapa to Kabah
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tapijulapa to Omitlán?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 541 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tapijulapa by car?
About 541 miles (870 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 Tapijulapa 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 Tapijulapa to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
Which highways go from Tapijulapa to Omitlán?
In order: MEX-173, TAB 1, MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-88 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tapijulapa to Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 49, 0.7 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 50, 0.5 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 360, 0.4 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.