Plan on about 6 h 47 min of driving for the 393-mile (633 km) trip from Pedro Escobedo to San Blas, before any stops.
| Total distance | 393 mi (633 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → NAY 12 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 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.
The Pedro Escobedo–San Blas drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (211 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 70% of the 393 miles. It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-45D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pedro Escobedo to San Blas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 1–19 | 18 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 19–84 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 85–130 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 130–144 | 14 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 144–165 | 21 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 165–240 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 240–250 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 250–386 | 136 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| NAY 12 | 386–391 | 5 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 391–393 | 2 | Nayarit |
- Mile 26 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Where to stop on the way to San Blas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 19), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 19), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 83), Plazuelas (mile 122), Panteón de Belén (mile 234), Guachimontones (mile 263), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 308), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 360)
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
Casa Museo Juan Escutia
In central Tepic, Casa Museo Juan Escutia honors Juan Escutia, one of the fighters who died defending Chapultepec Castle during the U.S. invasion of Mexico.
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From Pedro Escobedo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San Blas?
About 6 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 393 miles.
How far is San Blas from Pedro Escobedo by car?
About 393 miles (633 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 San Blas?
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 San Blas?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San Blas use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and NAY 12. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and San Blas?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 308, 0.6 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.