The Wayro route from Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios is 394 miles (634 km), about 8 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 394 mi (634 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-71 → JAL 71 → JAL 307 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45 (174 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 61% of the 394 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-71, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 1–28 | 27 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 30–35 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 35–53 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 53–55 | 2 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-71 | 55–73 | 18 | Jalisco |
| JAL 71 | 73–113 | 40 | Jalisco |
| JAL 307 | 113–133 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 133–134 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 134–147 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 147–160 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 160–189 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 189–193 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 193–221 | 28 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 221–256 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 256–263 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 263–270 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 270–278 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 278–290 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 290–392 | 102 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 392–394 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 6 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 368 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Mazamitla and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos (mile 178), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 179)
- Nature and outdoors: Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 361)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 179), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 198), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 243)
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios?
About 8 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 394 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Mazamitla by car?
About 394 miles (634 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 Mazamitla 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 Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 Mazamitla to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-71, JAL 71, JAL 307, 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 Mazamitla and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 178, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 179, 0.7 mi from the route); Sierra de Órganos National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 361, 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 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.