The Wayro route from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán is 399 miles (642 km), about 7 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 399 mi (642 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 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.
On the road from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán
MEX-49 (128 mi) and MEX-45D (75 mi) carry about 51% of the 399 miles. It runs through 4 states: Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 4–12 | 8 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 12–55 | 43 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 55–61 | 6 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 61–189 | 128 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 189–193 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 193–206 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 206–214 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 214–263 | 49 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 263–292 | 29 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 292–296 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 296–326 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 326–339 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 339–351 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 351–352 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 352–392 | 40 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 392–393 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 393–398 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 398–399 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 106 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tepatitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 307), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 308)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 235), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 242), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 286), Museo Escarcega (mile 307), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 308), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 357), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 365)
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Zacatecas' UNESCO-listed center packs in an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market, all set on the steep sides of a narrow valley.
Guadalupe regional museum
Paintings by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa are part of the important 17th- to 19th-century collection at the Museo de Guadalupe, in Guadalupe, Zacatecas.
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.
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.
José Guadalupe Posada Museum
Aguascalientes is the birthplace of printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, and this museum shows the original signed printing plates he used to create his graphic images.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and 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 Tepatitlán
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tepatitlán
- Zacatecas to Tepatitlán
- Fresnillo to Tepatitlán
- Durango to Tepatitlán
- Mazatlán to Tepatitlán
- Culiacán to Tepatitlán
From Gómez Palacio to other places in Mexico
- Gómez Palacio to El Salto, Durango
- Gómez Palacio to Linares
- Gómez Palacio to Ciudad Victoria
- Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos
- Gómez Palacio to Rioverde
- Gómez Palacio to San Miguel de Allende
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 399 miles.
What is the driving distance from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán?
About 399 miles (642 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 Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán?
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 Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango 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.
What roads does the drive from Gómez Palacio to Tepatitlán use?
In order: MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Gómez Palacio and Tepatitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 307, 0.6 mi from the route); José Guadalupe Posada Museum (museum, mile 308, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (basilica, mile 357, 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 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.