The Wayro route from Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín is 196 miles (316 km), about 4 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 196 mi (316 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-54 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-45 (70 mi) and MEX-45D (34 mi) carry about 53% of the 196 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-23, MEX-54, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín, 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 | 63–91 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 91–95 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 95–125 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 125–138 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 138–150 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 150–176 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 176–180 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 180–196 | 16 | Jalisco |
- Mile 68 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 34), Museo Toma de Zacatecas (mile 35), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 38), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 106), Museo Escarcega (mile 106)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 34), Museo Toma de Zacatecas (mile 35), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 38), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 86), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 106), Museo Escarcega (mile 106), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 156), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 163)
Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas
Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, the Cathedral of Zacatecas is the main church of the Diocese of Zacatecas.
Museo Toma de Zacatecas
On the Cerro de la Bufa, this museum explains the military and social story behind the Taking of Zacatecas during the Mexican Revolution, along with glimpses of daily life in the city at the time.
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.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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 Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
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 Ajijic
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Cotija
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Paracho
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 196 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Jerez, Zacatecas by car?
About 196 miles (316 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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 Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-23, MEX-54, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (minor basilica, mile 34, 0.6 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 106, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 106, 0.6 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.