The Wayro route from Calvillo to Pinos is 116 miles (187 km), about 2 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 116 mi (187 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Calvillo to Pinos is like
MEX-70 (73 mi) and ZAC 144 (27 mi) carry about 86% of the 116 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-70, MEX-71. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Calvillo to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–26 | 26 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 27–37 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 37–84 | 47 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 84–87 | 3 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 87–114 | 27 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 114–116 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 50 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Calvillo and Pinos
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 33), Museo Escarcega (mile 35)
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
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.
More drives to Pinos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pinos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Tequila to Pinos
- Paracho to Pinos
- Pátzcuaro to Pinos
- Salamanca to Pinos
From Calvillo to other places in Mexico
- Calvillo to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Ajijic
- Calvillo to San Luis Soyatlán
- Calvillo to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calvillo to Pinos?
About 2 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 116 miles.
How far is Pinos from Calvillo by car?
About 116 miles (187 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 Calvillo to Pinos?
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 Calvillo to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calvillo to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calvillo and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 33, 3 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 35, 2 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 37, 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.