By road, Jalpa and Mascota are about 218 miles (351 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 42 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 218 mi (351 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-15 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Jalpa to Mascota
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-54 (89 mi) carry about 90% of the 218 miles. It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jalpa to Mascota, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 1–90 | 89 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| local roads | 90–101 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 101–111 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 111–218 | 107 | Jalisco |
- Mile 52 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jalpa and Mascota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 125)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 96), Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (mile 96), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 125), Guachimontones (mile 126)
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika
The Museo de Arte Huichol Wixárika is a public museum where visitors can see a permanent exhibition of Huichol art.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Concerts, outdoor movie nights and food festivals are among the many events held at Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara, a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco.
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
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
More drives to Mascota
- Guadalajara to Mascota
- Tepatitlán to Mascota
- San Juan de los Lagos to Mascota
- Zamora to Mascota
- Lagos de Moreno to Mascota
- Tecomán to Mascota
From Jalpa to other places in Mexico
- Jalpa to Real de Asientos
- Jalpa to Ajijic
- Jalpa to Pinos
- Jalpa to Mazamitla
- Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos
- Jalpa to Nombre de Dios
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jalpa to Mascota?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 218 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jalpa to Mascota?
About 218 miles (351 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 Jalpa 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 Jalpa to Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jalpa to Mascota use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-15 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jalpa and Mascota?
Closest to the road: Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (museum, mile 96, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (church, mile 96, 1 mi from the route); Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 125, 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.