The Wayro route from Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 240 miles (387 km), about 4 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 240 mi (387 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 300 → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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 Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (43 mi) carry about 77% of the 240 miles. MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRO 300 | 0–9 | 9 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 10–53 | 43 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 53–194 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 194–224 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 224–227 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 227–231 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 231–232 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 232–240 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 40 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 198 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Amealco and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 211), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 213)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 35), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 42), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 211), La Pona (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 65), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 213)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
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.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
When you get to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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From Amealco to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 4 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Amealco by car?
About 240 miles (387 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 Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Amealco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: QRO 300, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amealco and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 211, 0.1 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 213, 0.2 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 214, 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.