Plan on about 10 h 34 min of driving for the 527-mile (848 km) trip from Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán, before any stops.
| Total distance | 527 mi (848 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | COAH 105 → MEX-54 → ZAC 155 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán: the shape of the trip
MEX-54 (204 mi) and MEX-80D (86 mi) carry about 55% of the 527 miles. It runs through 4 states: Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| COAH 105 | 1–78 | 77 | Coahuila |
| MEX-54 | 78–282 | 204 | Coahuila, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 282–283 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 155 | 283–286 | 3 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 286–287 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 287–318 | 31 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 318–346 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 346–350 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 350–380 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 380–393 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 393–405 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 405–406 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 406–492 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 492–503 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 503–527 | 24 | Jalisco |
- Mile 117 of this route: Coahuila → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 363), Museo Descubre (mile 363)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 496)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 289), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 296), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 341), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 363), Museo Descubre (mile 363), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 411), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 493)
Historic centre of Zacatecas
A rich silver strike led to the founding of Zacatecas in 1546. The city spreads up the steep slopes of a narrow valley, and its historic center is on UNESCO's list.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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.
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
More drives to Amatitán
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Parras de la Fuente to other places in Mexico
- Parras de la Fuente to Ciudad Tula
- Parras de la Fuente to Mineral de Pozos
- Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín
- Parras de la Fuente to Pinal de Amoles
- Parras de la Fuente to Tamuín
- Parras de la Fuente to Pedro Escobedo
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán?
About 10 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 527 miles.
What is the driving distance from Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán?
About 527 miles (848 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 Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán?
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 Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Parras de la Fuente to Amatitán use?
In order: COAH 105, MEX-54, ZAC 155, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Parras de la Fuente and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 363, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 363, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 493, 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 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.