The Wayro route from Zacatlán to Omitlán is 80 miles (128 km), about 1 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 80 mi (128 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-119D → MEX-132D → MEX-130 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-119D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Zacatlán to Omitlán is like
MEX-132D (24 mi) and MEX-130 (21 mi) carry about 56% of the 80 miles. MEX-119D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-119, MEX-130, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Hidalgo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacatlán to Omitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-119 | 1–9 | 8 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 9–11 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 11–22 | 11 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 22–25 | 3 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 25–49 | 24 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-130 | 49–70 | 21 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 70–74 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 74–80 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 19 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Zacatlán and Omitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 41)
- Museums and history: Huapalcalco (mile 41), El Santo Museum (mile 43), Templo y exconvento de San Andrés Apóstol (mile 60), Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 70)
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
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.
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.
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.
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
In downtown Pachuca, the Cuartel del Arte is an art gallery presenting painting and sculpture exhibitions by Mexican and international artists.
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.
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.
More drives to Omitlán
- Tulancingo to Omitlán
- Otumba to Omitlán
- Tepotzotlán to Omitlán
- Mexico City to Omitlán
- Jilotepec to Omitlán
- Zimapán to Omitlán
From Zacatlán to other places in Mexico
- Zacatlán to Chipilo
- Zacatlán to Otumba
- Zacatlán to Actopan
- Zacatlán to Metztitlán
- Zacatlán to Jilotepec
- Zacatlán to Atlatlahucan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacatlán to Omitlán?
About 1 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 80 miles.
How far is Omitlán from Zacatlán by car?
About 80 miles (128 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 Zacatlán 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 Zacatlán to Omitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Zacatlán to Omitlán use?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-119D, 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 Zacatlán and Omitlán?
Closest to the road: Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 41, 0.2 mi from the route); Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo (art museum, mile 70, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina (theatre building, mile 70, 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.