The Wayro route from Paracho to Pinos is 231 miles (371 km), about 5 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 231 mi (371 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-37 → MEX-90 → GTO 87-0 → GTO 87-7 → GTO 37 → MEX-45D → JAL 302 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-51 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Paracho to Pinos is like
MEX-37 (84 mi) and MEX-80D (29 mi) carry about 49% of the 231 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-37, MEX-90, MEX-80, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paracho to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 6–61 | 55 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 61–62 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-90 | 62–67 | 5 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-37 | 67–96 | 29 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| GTO 87-0 | 96–116 | 20 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 87-7 | 116–120 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 120–126 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 126–144 | 18 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 144–151 | 7 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 151–152 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 152–161 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 161–190 | 29 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 190–199 | 9 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 199–201 | 2 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 201–229 | 28 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 229–231 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 66 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 202 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Paracho and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 151), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 151)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 151), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 151)
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
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From Paracho to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paracho to Pinos?
About 5 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 231 miles.
How far is Pinos from Paracho by car?
About 231 miles (371 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 Paracho to Pinos?
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 Paracho to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Paracho to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-37, MEX-90, GTO 87-0, GTO 87-7, GTO 37, MEX-45D, JAL 302, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-51 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Paracho and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 32, 11 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 151, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 151, 0.3 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.