The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Valle de Bravo is 341 miles (549 km), about 6 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 341 mi (549 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-A7D |
| 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-55D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-45D (141 mi) and MEX-47D (51 mi) carry about 56% of the 341 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-55D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-55 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to Valle de Bravo, 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 | 181–232 | 51 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-55 | 232–272 | 40 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 272–273 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 273–304 | 31 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 304–322 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 322–341 | 19 | 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 234 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 19), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 272)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 19), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 192), El Cimatario National Park (mile 198), Bosencheve National Park (mile 322)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 19), Celaya Cathedral (mile 168), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 272)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
More drives to Valle de Bravo
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- Celaya to Valle de Bravo
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- Tequila to Valle de Bravo
From Pabellón de Arteaga to other places in Mexico
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- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Valle de Bravo?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 341 miles (549 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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-55, MEX-55D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 19, 0.8 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 272, 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 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.