The Wayro route from Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba is 278 miles (448 km), about 4 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 278 mi (448 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 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.
On the road from Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba
MEX-80D (87 mi) and MEX-15D (77 mi) carry about 59% of the 278 miles. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Aguascalientes and La Peñita de Jaltemba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 2–19 | 17 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 19–33 | 14 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 33–45 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 45–132 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 132–144 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 144–152 | 8 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 152–217 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 217–252 | 35 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 252–270 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 270–278 | 8 | Nayarit |
- Mile 16 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Stops between Aguascalientes and La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 139), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 181), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 135)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 51), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 133), National Museum of Tequila (mile 173), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 181), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 211)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 137)
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Ceramics lovers in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, can find the Museo Regional de la Cerámica on Independencia Street. Along with the Pantaleón Panduro Museum, it is one of the city's two principal pottery museums.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Arriving in La Peñita de Jaltemba
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
More drives to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- San Juan de los Lagos to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Zamora to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Lagos de Moreno to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- León to La Peñita de Jaltemba
From Aguascalientes to other places in Mexico
- Aguascalientes to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Aguascalientes to Fresnillo
- Aguascalientes to Nombre de Dios
- Aguascalientes to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Aguascalientes to Mazatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
About 4 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 278 miles.
How far is La Peñita de Jaltemba from Aguascalientes by car?
About 278 miles (448 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 Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
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 Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 139, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 181, 0.6 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 211, 0.5 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.