The Wayro route from Nochistlán to Pinos is 150 miles (242 km), about 3 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 150 mi (242 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 205 → JAL 211 → MEX-71 → MEX-70 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Nochistlán to Pinos is like
MEX-70 (47 mi) and ZAC 144 (28 mi) carry about 50% of the 150 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-71, MEX-70. It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nochistlán to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| JAL 205 | 4–22 | 18 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| JAL 211 | 22–40 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-71 | 40–62 | 22 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 62–71 | 9 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 71–118 | 47 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 118–121 | 3 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 121–149 | 28 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 149–150 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 14 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 122 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Nochistlán and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 68), La Pona (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 66)
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.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
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From Nochistlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nochistlán to Pinos?
About 3 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 150 miles.
How far is Pinos from Nochistlán by car?
About 150 miles (242 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 Nochistlán to Pinos?
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 Nochistlán to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Nochistlán to Pinos use?
In order: JAL 205, JAL 211, MEX-71, MEX-70 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Nochistlán and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 66, 2 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 68, 0.4 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 71, 2 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.