The Wayro route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón is 231 miles (371 km), about 4 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 231 mi (371 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-43D → MEX-43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón is like
MEX-45D (128 mi) and MEX-45 (58 mi) carry about 81% of the 231 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-43D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-43 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 4–25 | 21 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 25–53 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 53–57 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 57–87 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 87–194 | 107 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-43D | 194–226 | 32 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43 | 226–229 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 229–231 | 2 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 30 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 131 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Moroleón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 68), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 69)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 48), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 68), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 69)
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón?
About 4 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 231 miles.
How far is Moroleón from Guadalupe, Zacatecas by car?
About 231 miles (371 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón?
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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón use?
In order: MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-43D and MEX-43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Moroleón?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Insurgencia (museum, mile 48, 3 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 68, 0.3 mi from the route); José Guadalupe Posada Museum (museum, mile 69, 0.2 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.