The Wayro route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín is 113 miles (182 km), about 2 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 20 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-45 (35 mi) and MEX-80D (26 mi) carry about 54% of the 113 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín, 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 | 67–93 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 93–96 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 96–113 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 38 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 25)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 21), La Pona (mile 22)
- Museums and history: Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 25), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 73), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 80)
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
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.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
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.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
- Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Pabellón de Hidalgo to other places in Mexico
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- 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 Temacapulín?
About 2 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 113 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Pabellón de Hidalgo by car?
About 113 miles (182 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín use?
In order: AGS 20, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Hidalgo and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 22, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 25, 0.2 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 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.