The Wayro route from Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 96 miles (154 km), about 2 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-54 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 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 Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45 (36 mi) and MEX-45D (21 mi) carry about 59% of the 96 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-23, MEX-54, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-23 | 0–16 | 16 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 16–30 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 30–42 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 42–63 | 21 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 63–87 | 24 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 87–95 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 95–96 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 68 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Fernando Calderón (mile 34), Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 34), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 38)
- Museums and history: Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 34), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 38)
Teatro Fernando Calderón
Built between 1891 and 1897 to plans by architect George Edward King, Zacatecas' Teatro Calderón honors playwright Fernando Calderón and witnessed violent events during the Toma de Zacatecas.
Manuel Felguérez Museum
A former seminary begun in 1870, later a barracks and then a prison until 1995, now holds Zacatecas' Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguérez, devoted to abstract art and to the work of the painter it's named after.
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.
When you get to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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From Jerez, Zacatecas to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 2 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Jerez, Zacatecas by car?
About 96 miles (154 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not 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 Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-23, MEX-54, MEX-45, MEX-45D and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Teatro Fernando Calderón (theatre building, mile 34, 0.5 mi from the route); Manuel Felguérez Museum (art museum, mile 34, 0.9 mi from the route); Guadalupe regional museum (museum, mile 38, 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.