The Wayro route from Amatitán to Nombre de Dios is 382 miles (614 km), about 7 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 382 mi (614 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 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 Amatitán to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45 (175 mi) and MEX-80D (73 mi) carry about 65% of the 382 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–26 | 26 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 26–46 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 46–48 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 48–121 | 73 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 121–122 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 122–134 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 134–147 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 147–177 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 177–180 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 180–209 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 209–244 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 244–250 | 6 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 250–258 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 258–266 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 266–278 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 278–380 | 102 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 380–382 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 152 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 205 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Amatitán and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 28), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 166)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 32), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 349)
- Museums and history: Museo de Cera (mile 30), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 116), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 166), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 186)
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.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
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.
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.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
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.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
More drives to Nombre de Dios
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- Aguascalientes to Nombre de Dios
- San Juan de los Lagos to Nombre de Dios
- Tepatitlán to Nombre de Dios
- Ajijic to Nombre de Dios
- Tequila to Nombre de Dios
From Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- Amatitán to Temacapulín
- Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amatitán to Nombre de Dios?
About 7 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Amatitán by car?
About 382 miles (614 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 Amatitán to Nombre de Dios?
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 Amatitán to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 28, 0.8 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 166, 0.1 mi from the route); Sierra de Órganos National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 349, 1 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.