The Wayro route from Tlaxco to Omitlán is 73 miles (117 km), about 2 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-88 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tlaxco to Omitlán is like
MEX-88 (22 mi) and MEX-105 (5 mi) carry about 37% of the 73 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-88, MEX-105. It runs through 2 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tlaxco to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–37 | 37 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 37–38 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 38–60 | 22 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 60–63 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 63–68 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 68–73 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 14 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tlaxco and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 24), San Francisco Convent in Tepeapulco, Hidalgo (mile 34), Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (mile 24), Museo El Rehilete (mile 60), Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 60)
Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan
Set in Apan's old train station on the former Mexico City–Veracruz line, this railroad museum preserves the town's history.
San Francisco Convent in Tepeapulco, Hidalgo
Tepeapulco's church and former convent of San Francisco (Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco) belongs to the group of mendicant buildings raised by Franciscan friars in Hidalgo in the 16th century.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
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.
Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina
The Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina is a theater in the city of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
When you get to 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.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Tlaxco to other places in Mexico
- Tlaxco to Chipilo
- Tlaxco to Otumba
- Tlaxco to Atlatlahucan
- Tlaxco to Jilotepec
- Tlaxco to Zimapán
- Tlaxco to Malinalco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tlaxco to Omitlán?
About 2 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 73 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tlaxco by car?
About 73 miles (117 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 Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxco to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-88 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tlaxco and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril de Apan (museum, mile 24, 0.6 mi from the route); San Francisco Convent in Tepeapulco, Hidalgo (convent, mile 34, 0.1 mi from the route); Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 47, 0.6 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.