The Wayro route from Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 288 miles (463 km), about 6 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 288 mi (463 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| 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 11.5 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.
How the Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes drive plays out
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 62% of the 288 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
| 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 |
| MEX-45 | 275–278 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 278–279 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 279–287 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 287–288 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 246 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Mascota and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 93), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 124), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (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), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 260)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
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.
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.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Ceramics lovers in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, can find the Museo Regional de la Cerámica on Independencia Street. Along with the Pantaleón Panduro Museum, it is one of the city's two principal pottery museums.
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.
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.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
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.
Once you reach San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
More drives to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Ajijic to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
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
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 6 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Mascota by car?
About 288 miles (463 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 260, 0.0 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 260, 0.1 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.