The Wayro route from Celaya to Mascota is 316 miles (509 km), about 6 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 316 mi (509 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 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.
The Celaya–Mascota drive in a few lines
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-15D (75 mi) carry about 58% of the 316 miles. It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Celaya to Mascota
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 2–37 | 35 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 37–42 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 42–88 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 88–101 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 101–123 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 123–198 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 198–209 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 209–316 | 107 | Jalisco |
- Mile 99 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Celaya to Mascota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 197), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 222)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 197)
- Museums and history: Irapuato Cathedral (mile 40), Plazuelas (mile 80), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 188), Guadalajara city museum (mile 192), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 222), Guachimontones (mile 224)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 193)
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
More drives to Mascota
- Guadalajara to Mascota
- Tepatitlán to Mascota
- San Juan de los Lagos to Mascota
- Jalpa to Mascota
- Zamora to Mascota
- Lagos de Moreno to Mascota
From Celaya to other places in Mexico
- Celaya to Real de Asientos
- Celaya to Amatitán
- Celaya to Zacatecas
- Celaya to Tequila
- Celaya to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Celaya to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celaya to Mascota?
About 6 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
What is the driving distance from Celaya to Mascota?
About 316 miles (509 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 Celaya to Mascota?
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 Celaya to Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Celaya to Mascota?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Celaya and Mascota?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 188, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 197, 0.9 mi from the route); Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 222, 0.4 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.