Plan on about 6 h 37 min of driving for the 296-mile (477 km) trip from Mascota to Real de Asientos, before any stops.
| Total distance | 296 mi (477 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 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.
Driving Mascota to Real de Asientos: the shape of the trip
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 60% of the 296 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-45D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Mascota to Real de Asientos: the road sequence
| 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 |
| local roads | 216–229 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 229–242 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 242–272 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 272–275 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 275–276 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 276–283 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 283–288 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 288–296 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 246 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 260), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 262)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 124), Panteón de Belén (mile 124), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 128), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 203), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 210), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 260), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 262), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 278)
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.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
An early 20th-century building by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes holds this INAH museum of Aguascalientes history, with fossils, archaeological finds, colonial paintings by Juan Correa and more than 300 devotional ex-voto paintings.
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.
More drives to Real de Asientos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Guadalajara to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Ajijic to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
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
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Real de Asientos?
About 6 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 296 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mascota to Real de Asientos?
About 296 miles (477 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 Real de Asientos?
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 Real de Asientos?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider 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 Mascota to Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-71, AGS 9 and MEX-39. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 260, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 262, 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 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.