Mascota to Pinal de Amoles is about 428 road miles (688 km): roughly 9 h 24 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Mascota to Pinal de Amoles
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-15D (72 mi) carry about 42% of the 428 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-45D and MEX-57D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mascota to Pinal de Amoles
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–193 | 72 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 193–229 | 36 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 229–274 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 274–275 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 275–342 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 342–352 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 352–372 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 372–381 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 381–385 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 385–399 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 399–427 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 427–428 | 1 | Querétaro |
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 333 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 344)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 124), Plazuelas (mile 237), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 277), Celaya Cathedral (mile 313), Querétaro Cathedral (mile 340)
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.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Celaya Cathedral
Where a former chapel once stood, annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis, Celaya's main Catholic church now rises: the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Querétaro Cathedral
Querétaro's cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip Neri, is a Catholic church built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Santiago de Querétaro.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
More drives to Pinal de Amoles
- Celaya to Pinal de Amoles
- Irapuato to Pinal de Amoles
- Pénjamo to Pinal de Amoles
- Mexico City to Pinal de Amoles
- Zitácuaro to Pinal de Amoles
- Morelia to Pinal de Amoles
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 Pinal de Amoles?
About 9 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mascota to Pinal de Amoles?
About 428 miles (688 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mascota to Pinal de Amoles?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 237, 2 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (cathedral, mile 340, 1 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.