The Wayro route from Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán is 142 miles (228 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-130D → MEX-132D → MEX-130 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-130D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán is like
MEX-132D (88 mi) and MEX-130D (23 mi) carry about 78% of the 142 miles. MEX-130D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-130, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-130D | 1–24 | 23 | Veracruz |
| MEX-132D | 24–112 | 88 | Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 112–132 | 20 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 132–137 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 137–142 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 33 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Tuxpan, Veracruz and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 104)
- Museums and history: El Tajín (mile 23), Huapalcalco (mile 104), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 106), Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (mile 123), Monumental Clock of Pachuca (mile 133)
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol
Augustinian friars raised this 16th-century church and convent in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo; the complex keeps its posa chapels, open chapel and atrium, and its stonework mixes Plateresque carving with Indigenous tequitqui craftsmanship.
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
Rising over Plaza Independencia in Pachuca's historic center, the Monumental Clock tower was built between 1904 and 1910 to mark the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence.
When you get to 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz to other places in Mexico
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Otumba
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Chiautempan
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Tlaxcala
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Actopan
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Metztitlán
- Tuxpan, Veracruz to Chipilo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Tuxpan, Veracruz by car?
About 142 miles (228 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tuxpan, Veracruz to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-130D, MEX-132D, MEX-130 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tuxpan, Veracruz and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 104, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (museum, mile 123, 2 mi from the route); Monumental Clock of Pachuca (monument, mile 133, 2 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.