By road, Pabellón de Hidalgo and La Pesca are about 418 miles (672 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 55 min of driving.
| Distance | 418 mi (672 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-101D → MEX-101 → TAM 126 → TAM 75 → TAM 52 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-57D, MEX-101D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 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.
What the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca is like
MEX-70 (95 mi) and MEX-101 (84 mi) carry about 43% of the 418 miles. It runs through 5 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-57D and MEX-101D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pabellón de Hidalgo and La Pesca
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 162–164 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 164–183 | 19 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101D | 183–215 | 32 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101 | 215–299 | 84 | San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| TAM 126 | 299–326 | 27 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 326–327 | 1 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-70 | 327–345 | 18 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 75 | 345–386 | 41 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 386–388 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 52 | 388–418 | 30 | Tamaulipas |
- 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 218 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Tamaulipas (state line)
What to see on the way from Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 23), Balcón de Montezuma (mile 311)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 23), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 121), Balcón de Montezuma (mile 311)
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.
Balcón de Montezuma
High in the Sierra Madre Oriental of northern Huasteca Tamaulipas, Balcón de Montezuma is an archaeological site open to the public, with remains dating to the Mesoamerican Classic period, about A.D. 400 to 900.
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From Pabellón de Hidalgo to other places in Mexico
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- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Zirahuén
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Ihuatzio
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 418 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca?
About 418 miles (672 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 La Pesca?
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 La Pesca?
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; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to La Pesca use?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-101D, MEX-101, TAM 126, TAM 75 and TAM 52. 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 La Pesca?
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); Balcón de Montezuma (archaeological site, mile 311, 0.6 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.