The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco is 232 miles (374 km), about 3 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 232 mi (374 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (42 mi) carry about 79% of the 232 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 1–5 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 5–9 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 9–39 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 39–180 | 141 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 180–181 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 181–223 | 42 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 224–232 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 192), El Cimatario National Park (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20), Celaya Cathedral (mile 168)
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco?
About 3 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Amealco from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 232 miles (374 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco?
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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Amealco?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Celaya Cathedral (church building, mile 168, 2 mi from the route); El Cimatario National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 198, 9 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.