The Wayro route from Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios is 467 miles (751 km), about 8 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 467 mi (751 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45D (196 mi) and MEX-45 (175 mi) carry about 79% of the 467 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 7 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 6–38 | 32 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 38–91 | 53 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 91–232 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 232–262 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 262–265 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 265–294 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 294–329 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 329–336 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 336–343 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 343–351 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 351–364 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 364–465 | 101 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 465–467 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 37 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 441 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Jilotepec and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 249), Teatro Morelos (mile 251), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 252)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 74), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 80), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 249), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 434)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 252), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 272), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 316)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
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.
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.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
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From Jilotepec to other places in Mexico
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- Jilotepec to Atlatlahucan
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- Jilotepec to Real de Asientos
- Jilotepec to Amatitán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios?
About 8 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Jilotepec by car?
About 467 miles (751 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 Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios?
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 Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jilotepec and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 249, 0.3 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 251, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 252, 0.8 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.