The Wayro route from Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 189 miles (304 km), about 3 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 189 mi (304 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-80D (73 mi) and MEX-45 (35 mi) carry about 57% of the 189 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo, 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 | 180–185 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 185–188 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 188–189 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 152 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Amatitán and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 166), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 166)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 34), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 116), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 166), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 166)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 29)
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
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 Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- Amatitán to Temacapulín
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Amatitán to Nombre de Dios
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 3 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 189 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Amatitán by car?
About 189 miles (304 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 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 Amatitán 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 Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, 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 Amatitán and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 166, 0.1 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 166, 0.1 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.