The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila is 196 miles (315 km), about 3 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 196 mi (315 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tequila is like
MEX-80D (85 mi) and MEX-15D (35 mi) carry about 61% of the 196 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila, 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 | 171–194 | 23 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 194–196 | 2 | Jalisco |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Tequila
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 20), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 20), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 161)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 161)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 20), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 20), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 70), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 152), Guadalajara city museum (mile 156), Guachimontones (mile 185)
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.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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.
When you get to Tequila
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
More drives to Tequila
- Tepatitlán to Tequila
- San Juan de los Lagos to Tequila
- Aguascalientes to Tequila
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tequila
- Zacatecas to Tequila
- Mazatlán to Tequila
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 San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Mazamitla
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Cotija
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila?
About 3 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 196 miles.
How far is Tequila from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 196 miles (315 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 Tequila?
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 Tequila?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco 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 Tequila use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Tequila?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 161, 0.9 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.