Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza is about 319 road miles (513 km): roughly 7 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 319 mi (513 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 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.
On the road from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza
MEX-57 (87 mi) and MEX-70 (77 mi) carry about 51% of the 319 miles. It runs through 5 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza
| 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 | 12–18 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 18–25 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 25–85 | 60 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 86–89 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 89–106 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 106–116 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 116–119 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 119–128 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 128–140 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 140–162 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 162–237 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 237–243 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 243–272 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 272–278 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 278–319 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 37 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 77 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 251 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 23)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 23), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 121), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 242)
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 319 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza?
About 319 miles (513 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 General Zaragoza?
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 General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pabellón de Hidalgo to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: La Pona (park, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 23, 2 mi from the route); Matehuala Cathedral (cathedral, mile 242, 2 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.