The Wayro route from Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 138 miles (222 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 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 Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (90 mi) and MEX-45 (38 mi) carry about 93% of the 138 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 3–6 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 6–96 | 90 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 96–126 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 126–129 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 129–134 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 135–138 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 52 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Irapuato and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 112), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 115), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 116)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 115), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 116)
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.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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.
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- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
From Irapuato to other places in Mexico
- Irapuato to Paracho
- Irapuato to Amatitán
- Irapuato to Tequila
- Irapuato to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Irapuato to Sombrerete
- Irapuato to El Rosario, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 138 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Irapuato by car?
About 138 miles (222 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 Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Irapuato and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 112, 0.3 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 115, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 116, 0.7 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.