By road, Pabellón de Arteaga and Teúl de González Ortega are about 142 miles (229 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 36 min of driving.
| Distance | 142 mi (229 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-70 → MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 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.
Driving Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-70 (49 mi) and MEX-23 (26 mi) carry about 53% of the 142 miles. It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 1–5 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 5–24 | 19 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 24–73 | 49 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 73–75 | 2 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 75–80 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 80–116 | 36 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 116–142 | 26 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 57 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 48), La Santa Cruz (mile 50), Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes (mile 74)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 22), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 48), La Santa Cruz (mile 50), Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes (mile 74)
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 Pueblos Mágicos
In Calvillo, Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos opened in 2019 to preserve folk art and cultural pieces from Mexico's 121 Pueblos Mágicos.
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes
The Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes is a community museum in the municipality of Jalpa, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, named for teacher Arturo Reyes Viramontes.
When you get to Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
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- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega
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 does it take to drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 3 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 142 miles (229 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-54 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (museum, mile 48, 0.5 mi from the route); La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 50, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes (museum, mile 74, 0.4 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.