The Wayro route from Pedro Escobedo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 222 miles (357 km), about 3 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 222 mi (357 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45D (157 mi) and MEX-45 (34 mi) carry about 86% of the 222 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pedro Escobedo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| 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 | 209–213 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 213–221 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 221–222 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 26 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Pedro Escobedo and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Querétaro Cathedral (mile 19), El Cerrito (mile 22), Celaya Cathedral (mile 47), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 194)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Aqueduct of Querétaro
Finished in 1738, Querétaro's aqueduct carries 74 stone arches up to 23 meters high across a valley for about 1,280 meters. It once brought spring water to the city by gravity and still stands as a symbol of colonial Mexico.
Querétaro Cathedral
Querétaro's cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip Neri, is a Catholic church built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Santiago de Querétaro.
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.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
When you get to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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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 José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 3 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 222 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Pedro Escobedo by car?
About 222 miles (357 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 José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Aqueduct of Querétaro (aqueduct, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Querétaro Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 194, 0.2 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.