The Wayro route from Tlaltizapán to Omitlán is 145 miles (234 km), about 3 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 145 mi (234 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 4 → MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-142 → MEX-85D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-85D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.8 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 Tlaltizapán to Omitlán is like
MEX-115 (26 mi) and MEX-85D (17 mi) carry about 30% of the 145 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-85D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-142, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaltizapán to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOR 4 | 0–16 | 16 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 16–21 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 21–32 | 11 | Morelos |
| MEX-115D | 32–47 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 47–62 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–76 | 13 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 76–78 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-142 | 78–93 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 93–96 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 96–113 | 17 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 113–128 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 128–136 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 136–140 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 140–145 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 40 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tlaltizapán and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (mile 29), Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol (mile 29), Texcoco Cathedral (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Texcoco Cathedral (mile 81), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 101), Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH (mile 136)
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Inscribed by UNESCO in 1994, this World Heritage site groups early 16th-century monasteries that Franciscan, Dominican and Augustinian friars built on the slopes of Popocatépetl, with large open spaces used to evangelize the Indigenous population.
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
Templo y exconvento de San Guillermo
Augustinian friars began the Templo y Exconvento de San Guillermo in Totolapan in the mid-16th century; part of the UNESCO-listed Popocatépetl monasteries, it was badly damaged in the 2017 earthquake, and INAH has supervised its restoration.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Texcoco Cathedral
Texcoco's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception occupies a former convent built by the Franciscans in the 16th century, one of the order's early convent complexes in the Americas.
Mexican Air Force Museum
At Santa Lucía Air Base, the Military Aviation Museum, run by the Secretariat of National Defense, displays historical material from the Mexican Air Force.
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.
Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH
Inside the central building of the state university in downtown Pachuca, the UAEH Mineralogy Museum displays minerals and rocks and is one of the longest-running museums of its kind in Mexico.
When you get to Omitlán
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.
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 Tlaltizapán to other places in Mexico
- Tlaltizapán to Ocuituco
- Tlaltizapán to Malinalco
- Tlaltizapán to Otumba
- Tlaltizapán to Ixtenco
- Tlaltizapán to El Oro
- Tlaltizapán to Huasca de Ocampo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaltizapán to Omitlán?
About 3 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 145 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tlaltizapán by car?
About 145 miles (234 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 Tlaltizapán 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 Tlaltizapán to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider 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 Tlaltizapán to Omitlán use?
In order: MOR 4, MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-142, MEX-85D, 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 Tlaltizapán and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl (world Heritage Site, mile 29, 0.8 mi from the route); Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol (convent, mile 29, 0.8 mi from the route); Texcoco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 81, 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 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.