The Wayro route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos is 180 miles (289 km), about 4 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 180 mi (289 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-70 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-51 (99 mi) and MEX-70 (47 mi) carry about 81% of the 180 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-51. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 12–18 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 18–25 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 25–72 | 47 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 72–74 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-51 | 74–173 | 99 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 173–174 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 174–180 | 6 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 37 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 23), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 112), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 144)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Museo Escarcega (mile 23), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 112), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 144)
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 Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Casa de Miguel Hidalgo
The Museo Histórico Casa de Hidalgo, also called La Francia Chiquita, is a museum in the town of San Felipe, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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From Pabellón de Hidalgo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos?
About 4 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Pabellón de Hidalgo by car?
About 180 miles (289 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-51 and GTO 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 Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: La Pona (park, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (museum, mile 112, 0.4 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 144, 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.