The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jilotepec is 271 miles (436 km), about 4 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 271 mi (436 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-661 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Jilotepec is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (52 mi) carry about 71% of the 271 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-661 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Jilotepec, 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 | 181–233 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 233–265 | 32 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 265–267 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-661 | 267–270 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 270–271 | 1 | State of Mexico |
- 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)
- Mile 235 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Jilotepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 20), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 192), El Cimatario National Park (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museo Escarcega (mile 20), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 20), Celaya Cathedral (mile 168)
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
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.
More drives to Jilotepec
- Mexico City to Jilotepec
- Cuernavaca to Jilotepec
- Cuautla to Jilotepec
- Taxco to Jilotepec
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Jilotepec
- Tequila to Jilotepec
From Pabellón de Arteaga to other places in Mexico
- Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- 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 Jilotepec?
About 4 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 271 miles.
How far is Jilotepec from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 271 miles (436 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 Jilotepec?
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 Jilotepec?
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; State of Mexico 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 Jilotepec use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D and MEX-661. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Jilotepec?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 20, 0.6 mi from the route); Celaya Cathedral (church building, mile 168, 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.