The Wayro route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán is 205 miles (330 km), about 3 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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 San Luis Soyatlán is like
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-15 (42 mi) carry about 62% of the 205 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán, 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 | 42–55 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 55–66 | 11 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 66–67 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 67–153 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 153–159 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 159–163 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 163–205 | 42 | Jalisco |
- Mile 38 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and San Luis Soyatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 22)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 22), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 73), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 80), Museo de Cera (mile 158), El Ixtépete (mile 164)
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
More drives to San Luis Soyatlán
- Tepatitlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Calvillo to San Luis Soyatlán
From Pabellón de Hidalgo to other places in Mexico
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Zirahuén
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Ihuatzio
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Mineral de Pozos
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Bernal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán?
About 3 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
How far is San Luis Soyatlán from Pabellón de Hidalgo by car?
About 205 miles (330 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 San Luis Soyatlán?
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 San Luis Soyatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco 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 San Luis Soyatlán use?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and San Luis Soyatlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 22, 0.8 mi from the route); Diana Theatre (venue, mile 158, 1 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 164, 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.