The Wayro route from Jalpa to Pinos is 142 miles (228 km), about 3 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Pinos is like
MEX-70 (98 mi) and ZAC 144 (28 mi) carry about 89% of the 142 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-70, MEX-71. It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jalpa to Pinos, 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 | 109–112 | 3 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 112–140 | 28 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 140–142 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 17 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Jalpa and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Santa Cruz (mile 24), Museo Descubre (mile 59)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 62)
- Museums and history: La Santa Cruz (mile 24), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 58), Museo Descubre (mile 59)
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.
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 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.
More drives to Pinos
- Calvillo to Pinos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pinos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Tequila to Pinos
- Paracho to Pinos
- Pátzcuaro to Pinos
From Jalpa to other places in Mexico
- Jalpa to Real de Asientos
- Jalpa to Ajijic
- Jalpa to Mazamitla
- Jalpa to Mineral de Pozos
- Jalpa to Nombre de Dios
- Jalpa to Pedro Escobedo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jalpa to Pinos?
About 3 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Pinos from Jalpa by car?
About 142 miles (228 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 Pinos?
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 Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Jalpa to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jalpa and Pinos?
Closest to the road: La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 24, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 59, 0.7 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 62, 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.