The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Omitlán is 132 miles (213 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 132 mi (213 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tequisquiapan to Omitlán is like
MEX-M40D (46 mi) and MEX-57D (42 mi) carry about 67% of the 132 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–56 | 42 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 57–103 | 46 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-85 | 103–115 | 12 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 115–123 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 123–127 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 127–132 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Tula (mile 68), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 85), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 117)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 119)
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
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.
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 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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
- Tequisquiapan to Cuitzeo
- Tequisquiapan to Ihuatzio
- Tequisquiapan to Cuanajo
- Tequisquiapan to Tócuaro
- Tequisquiapan to Pacanda
- Tequisquiapan to Zirahuén
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequisquiapan to Omitlán?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 132 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 132 miles (213 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tequisquiapan to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-120, 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 Tequisquiapan and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 68, 1 mi from the route); Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (museum, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (park, mile 124, 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.