The Wayro route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Bernal is 235 miles (378 km), about 4 h 13 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 235 mi (378 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 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 Hidalgo to Bernal is like
MEX-45D (159 mi) and MEX-45 (35 mi) carry about 83% of the 235 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGS 20 | 0–3 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 3–8 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 8–12 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 12–42 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 42–201 | 159 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 201–211 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 211–231 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 231–235 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 38 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 192 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos (mile 23), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 23)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 198), El Cimatario National Park (mile 204)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 23), Celaya Cathedral (mile 171), El Cerrito (mile 196), Queretaro Art Museum (mile 199)
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
An early 20th-century building by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes holds this INAH museum of Aguascalientes history, with fossils, archaeological finds, colonial paintings by Juan Correa and more than 300 devotional ex-voto paintings.
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.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Queretaro Art Museum
Set in the cloister of the former San Agustín convent, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro opened in 1988 and shows paintings and sculpture across fifteen galleries.
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 Bernal
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- Guanajuato to Bernal
- Pénjamo to Bernal
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From Pabellón de Hidalgo to other places in Mexico
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- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Zirahuén
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Ihuatzio
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Bernal?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 235 miles.
How far is Bernal from Pabellón de Hidalgo by car?
About 235 miles (378 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 Hidalgo to Bernal?
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 Hidalgo to Bernal?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Bernal use?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 23, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 23, 0.4 mi from the route); Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, mile 199, 1 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.