The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jalpa de Cánovas is 114 miles (183 km), about 2 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → GTO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Jalpa de Cánovas is like
MEX-45D (49 mi) and MEX-45 (34 mi) carry about 73% of the 114 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jalpa de Cánovas, 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 | 39–88 | 49 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 88–98 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 98–114 | 16 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 19), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 19), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 19)
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.
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.
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.
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From Pabellón de Arteaga to other places in Mexico
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- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Mazamitla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 2 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Jalpa de Cánovas from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 114 miles (183 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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jalpa de Cánovas use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D and GTO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 19, 0.8 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 19, 2 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 22, 0.2 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.