The Wayro route from Tonatico to Omitlán is 141 miles (227 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 141 mi (227 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55D → MEX-A10D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → Circuito Interior → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-A10D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 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 Tonatico to Omitlán is like
MEX-85 (49 mi) and MEX-55D (24 mi) carry about 52% of the 141 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-A10D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tonatico to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 4–28 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 28–31 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A10D | 31–43 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 43–45 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 45–65 | 20 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| MEX-15 | 65–69 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 69–70 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Circuito Interior | 70–75 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 75–124 | 49 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 124–132 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 132–136 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 136–141 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 57 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 103 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tonatico and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 58), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 70), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 78)
- Nature and outdoors: Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 58), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 62), Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez (mile 70), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (mile 70), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (mile 75), Mexican Air Force Museum (mile 97)
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
Jardín Edith Sánchez Ramírez
Covering 584 square meters in Colonia Roma, this pocket park fills the triangle formed by Yucatán, San Luis Potosí and Tonalá streets.
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola opened in 1959 as the first off-campus cultural center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, bringing together the avant-garde and tradition.
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
This art museum in Mexico City's historic center occupies the former Palacio del Arzobispado, built in 1530 under Friar Juan de Zumárraga atop the base of a pyramid to Tezcatlipoca.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tonatico to other places in Mexico
- Tonatico to El Oro
- Tonatico to Bernal
- Tonatico to Mineral de Pozos
- Tonatico to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Tonatico to Cuanajo
- Tonatico to Tócuaro
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tonatico to Omitlán?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 141 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tonatico by car?
About 141 miles (227 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 Tonatico 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 Tonatico to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City 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 Tonatico to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-55D, MEX-A10D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, Circuito Interior, 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 Tonatico and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Desierto de los Leones National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola (museum, mile 70, 0.6 mi from the route); El Tepeyac National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 78, 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 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.