Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí is about 536 road miles (862 km): roughly 10 h 1 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 536 mi (862 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-49 → MEX-40D → MEX-30 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-40D, MEX-49D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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.
What the drive from Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí is like
MEX-45D (211 mi) and MEX-49 (151 mi) carry about 68% of the 536 miles. It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 1–19 | 18 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 19–176 | 157 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 176–206 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 206–209 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 209–237 | 28 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 237–272 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 272–273 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 273–279 | 6 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 279–286 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 286–294 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 294–306 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 306–311 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 311–444 | 133 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| connecting roads | 444–445 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 445–500 | 55 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 500–518 | 18 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 518–521 | 3 | Durango |
| MEX-30 | 521–536 | 15 | Durango |
- Mile 26 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 233 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Pedro Escobedo and Mapimí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 19), Museo Descubre (mile 192), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 196), Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 477)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 19), El Cerrito (mile 22), Museo Descubre (mile 192), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 194), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 259), Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 266)
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro
Querétaro's San Francisco church once served as the city's cathedral. The convent was begun in 1589 and the church finished in 1640, and it keeps a Baroque lectern and upper-choir stalls by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
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.
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.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
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.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
More drives to Mapimí
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- Tepatitlán to Mapimí
- Guanajuato to Mapimí
- Salamanca to Mapimí
- Guadalajara to Mapimí
- Pénjamo to Mapimí
From Pedro Escobedo to other places in Mexico
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- Pedro Escobedo to Zirahuén
- Pedro Escobedo to Pinos
- Pedro Escobedo to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí?
About 10 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí?
About 536 miles (862 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 Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí?
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 Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Escobedo to Mapimí use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-49, MEX-40D and MEX-30. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and Mapimí?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 192, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 194, 0.8 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.