The Wayro route from Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga is 266 miles (428 km), about 5 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-54 → MEX-45 → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas, Coahuila |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 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.
How the Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga drive plays out
MEX-54 (230 mi) and MEX-23 (16 mi) carry about 92% of the 266 miles. It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Coahuila. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-23 | 0–16 | 16 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 16–30 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 30–37 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 37–253 | 216 | Zacatecas, Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 253–266 | 13 | Coahuila |
- Mile 205 of this route: Zacatecas → Coahuila (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jerez, Zacatecas and Arteaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desert Museum (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Desert Museum (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 30), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 30), Birds Museum of Mexico (mile 256), Desert Museum (mile 258)
Historic centre of Zacatecas
A rich silver strike led to the founding of Zacatecas in 1546. The city spreads up the steep slopes of a narrow valley, and its historic center is on UNESCO's list.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Birds Museum of Mexico
Opened in Saltillo in 1993, the Birds Museum of Mexico (Museo de las Aves de México) grew from a collection Aldegundo Garza de León built over 50 years and donated.
Desert Museum
Opened in 1999, Saltillo's Museo del Desierto explores the deserts of Mexico across four pavilions, with skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex and Quetzalcoatlus, a live prairie dog colony, a plant nursery, and a courtyard where simulated rain falls.
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From Jerez, Zacatecas to other places in Mexico
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Ajijic
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Cotija
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga?
About 5 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 266 miles.
How far is Arteaga from Jerez, Zacatecas by car?
About 266 miles (428 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 Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga?
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 Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to Arteaga use?
In order: MEX-23, MEX-54, MEX-45 and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and Arteaga?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Zacatecas (historic center, mile 30, 5 mi from the route); Birds Museum of Mexico (museum, mile 256, 1 mi from the route); Desert Museum (museum, mile 258, 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 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.