The Wayro route from Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 390 miles (628 km), about 6 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 390 mi (628 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 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 Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-M40D (87 mi) carry about 58% of the 390 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 1–27 | 26 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 27–114 | 87 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 114–115 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-57D | 115–150 | 35 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 150–203 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 203–344 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 344–374 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 374–377 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 377–381 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 381–382 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 382–390 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 35 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 43 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 149 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Apizaco and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 360), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 363), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 364)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 191), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 55), Tula (mile 103), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 363), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 364)
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
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.
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 Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 6 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Apizaco by car?
About 390 miles (628 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 Apizaco 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 Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Apizaco to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, 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 Apizaco and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 360, 0.3 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 363, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 364, 0.7 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.