Plan on about 6 h 50 min of driving for the 393-mile (633 km) trip from Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco, before any stops.
| Distance | 393 mi (633 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| 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 | 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.
How the Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco drive plays out
MEX-15D (140 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 52% 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 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco
| 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 | 250–315 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 315–349 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 349–367 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 367–383 | 16 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 383–393 | 10 | 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)
Stops between Pedro Escobedo and San Francisco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 308)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Queretaro Art Museum (mile 19), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 83), Plazuelas (mile 122), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 233), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 234), Guachimontones (mile 263), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 308)
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.
Queretaro Art Museum
Set in the cloister of the former San Agustín convent, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro opened in 1988 and shows paintings and sculpture across fifteen galleries.
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.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
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.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
More drives to San Francisco
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- Barra de Navidad to San Francisco
- Tecomán to San Francisco
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Francisco
- Pénjamo to San Francisco
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From Pedro Escobedo to other places in Mexico
- Pedro Escobedo to Ihuatzio
- Pedro Escobedo to Cuanajo
- Pedro Escobedo to Tócuaro
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- Pedro Escobedo to Pinos
- Pedro Escobedo to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco?
About 6 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 393 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
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 Francisco?
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.
Which highways go from Pedro Escobedo to San Francisco?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and San Francisco?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro (convent, mile 18, 1 mi from the route); Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, 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.