The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Lo de Marcos is 308 miles (496 km), about 5 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 308 mi (496 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving Pabellón de Arteaga to Lo de Marcos: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (85 mi) and MEX-15D (78 mi) carry about 53% of the 308 miles. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Lo de Marcos, 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 | 39–52 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 52–63 | 11 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 65–150 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 150–162 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 162–171 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 171–237 | 66 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 237–271 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 271–289 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 289–304 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 304–308 | 4 | Nayarit |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 220 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Places worth a stop between Pabellón de Arteaga and Lo de Marcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 20), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 231)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 300)
- Museums and history: Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 20), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 70), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 77), Panteón de Belén (mile 156), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 156), Guachimontones (mile 185), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 231)
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
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From Pabellón de Arteaga to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Lo de Marcos?
About 5 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 308 miles.
How far is Lo de Marcos from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 308 miles (496 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 Lo de Marcos?
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 Lo de Marcos?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit 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 Lo de Marcos use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Lo de Marcos?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 231, 0.5 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.