By road, Mascota and Aquismón are about 534 miles (859 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 49 min of driving.
| Total distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-70D → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 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 Mascota to Aquismón is like
MEX-70 (146 mi) and MEX-80D (113 mi) carry about 49% of the 534 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mascota to Aquismón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–140 | 19 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 140–144 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 144–216 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 216–249 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 249–290 | 41 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 290–293 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 293–310 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 310–320 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 320–322 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 322–332 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 332–344 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 344–365 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 365–368 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 368–432 | 64 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 432–454 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 454–510 | 56 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 510–531 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 531–534 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 273 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 284 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mascota and Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 239), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo de Cera (mile 124), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 128), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 210), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 239), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 239), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 325)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 124)
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
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From Mascota to other places in Mexico
- Mascota to Temacapulín
- Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Mascota to Boca de Pascuales
- Mascota to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Mascota to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mascota to Tócuaro
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mascota to Aquismón?
About 10 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Mascota by car?
About 534 miles (859 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 Mascota to Aquismón?
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 Mascota to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mascota to Aquismón?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-70D and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 239, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 239, 0.4 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.