The Wayro route from Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 175 miles (282 km), about 3 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 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 Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-80D (72 mi) and MEX-45 (33 mi) carry about 60% of the 175 miles. MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-23, MEX-80, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 1–16 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 16–22 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 22–30 | 8 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 30–34 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 35–107 | 72 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 121–134 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 134–163 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 163–167 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 167–171 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 171–175 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 137 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Ajijic and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 150), Teatro Morelos (mile 152)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 95), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 102), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 150)
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
More drives to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Nombre de Dios to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Salto, Durango to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
From Ajijic to other places in Mexico
- Ajijic to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Ajijic to Real de Asientos
- Ajijic to Nombre de Dios
- Ajijic to Mineral de Pozos
- Ajijic to Bernal
- Ajijic to Malinalco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Ajijic by car?
About 175 miles (282 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 Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ajijic to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-23, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ajijic and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 150, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 152, 0.2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 153, 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.