The Wayro route from Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos is 217 miles (349 km), about 5 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-51 (100 mi) and MEX-70 (98 mi) carry about 91% of the 217 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-51. It runs through 4 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-70 | 1–52 | 51 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 52–62 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 62–109 | 47 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 109–111 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-51 | 111–211 | 100 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 211–212 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 212–217 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 17 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Jalpa and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Santa Cruz (mile 24), Museo Descubre (mile 59), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 149), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 62)
- Museums and history: La Santa Cruz (mile 24), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 58), Museo Descubre (mile 59), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 149), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 181)
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
An early 20th-century building by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes holds this INAH museum of Aguascalientes history, with fossils, archaeological finds, colonial paintings by Juan Correa and more than 300 devotional ex-voto paintings.
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Casa de Miguel Hidalgo
The Museo Histórico Casa de Hidalgo, also called La Francia Chiquita, is a museum in the town of San Felipe, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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From Jalpa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos?
About 5 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Jalpa by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jalpa and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 24, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (museum, mile 149, 0.4 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 181, 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 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.