By road, General Cepeda and Temacapulín are about 403 miles (648 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 26 min of driving.
| Distance | 403 mi (648 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | COAH 105 → MEX-54 → ZAC 155 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 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.
Driving General Cepeda to Temacapulín: the shape of the trip
MEX-54 (204 mi) and MEX-45 (59 mi) carry about 65% of the 403 miles. It runs through 4 states: Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect General Cepeda and Temacapulín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| COAH 105 | 1–29 | 28 | Coahuila |
| MEX-54 | 29–233 | 204 | Coahuila, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 233–234 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 155 | 234–237 | 3 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 237–238 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 238–268 | 30 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 268–297 | 29 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 297–301 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 301–331 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 331–344 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 344–356 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 357–383 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 383–386 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 386–403 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 68 of this route: Coahuila → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 312), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 314)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 310), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 240), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 247), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 291), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 312), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 362), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 369)
Historic centre of Zacatecas
A rich silver strike led to the founding of Zacatecas in 1546. The city spreads up the steep slopes of a narrow valley, and its historic center is on UNESCO's list.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Mexico's independence movement is the subject of the Museo de la Insurgencia, opened in 1964 inside a 17th-century estate. Exhibits include farm, mining and textile tools once used in hacienda work.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
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.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From General Cepeda to other places in Mexico
- General Cepeda to San Luis Soyatlán
- General Cepeda to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- General Cepeda to Tócuaro
- General Cepeda to Pacanda
- General Cepeda to Zirahuén
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
About 8 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 403 miles.
What is the driving distance from General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
About 403 miles (648 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 General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
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 General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
In order: COAH 105, MEX-54, ZAC 155, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from General Cepeda to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 310, 2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 312, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 314, 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 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.