The Wayro route from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín is 451 miles (726 km), about 9 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 451 mi (726 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | COAH 105 → MEX-54 → ZAC 155 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
On the road from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín
MEX-54 (204 mi) and COAH 105 (77 mi) carry about 62% of the 451 miles. It runs through 4 states: Coahuila, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín, road by road
| 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 | 406–432 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 432–435 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 435–451 | 16 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Parras de la Fuente and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 361), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 363)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 289), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 296), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 341), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 361), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 363), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 411), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 418)
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Zacatecas' UNESCO-listed center packs in an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market, all set on the steep sides of a narrow valley.
Guadalupe regional museum
Missionaries were once sent north from this former college in Guadalupe, Zacatecas. Today it holds the Museo de Guadalupe and an important collection of painting from the 17th to the 19th century.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Mexico's independence movement is the subject of the Museo de la Insurgencia, opened in 1964 inside a 17th-century estate. Exhibits include farm, mining and textile tools once used in hacienda work.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
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
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
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 Pinal de Amoles
- Parras de la Fuente to Tamuín
- Parras de la Fuente to Pedro Escobedo
- Parras de la Fuente to Ajijic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 451 miles.
What is the driving distance from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín?
About 451 miles (726 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 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 Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín?
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.
Which highways go from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín?
In order: COAH 105, MEX-54, ZAC 155, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Parras de la Fuente to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 359, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 361, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Aguascalientes (opera house, mile 363, 0.1 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.