Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega is about 213 road miles (343 km): roughly 5 h 30 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 213 mi (343 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | ZAC 144 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
Driving Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-23 (109 mi) and ZAC 144 (46 mi) carry about 73% of the 213 miles. It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 144 | 1–47 | 46 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 47–49 | 2 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 49–63 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 63–84 | 21 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 84–98 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 99–112 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 112–117 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 117–213 | 96 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
- Mile 138 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalupe regional museum (mile 76), Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 78), Museo Toma de Zacatecas (mile 80)
- Museums and history: Guadalupe regional museum (mile 76), Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 78), Museo Toma de Zacatecas (mile 80)
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.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
A rich silver strike led to the founding of Zacatecas in 1546. The city spreads up the steep slopes of a narrow valley, and its historic center is on UNESCO's list.
Museo Toma de Zacatecas
On the Cerro de la Bufa, this museum explains the military and social story behind the Taking of Zacatecas during the Mexican Revolution, along with glimpses of daily life in the city at the time.
Arriving in Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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From Pinos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 5 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 213 miles (343 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 Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: ZAC 144, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-54 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pinos to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalupe regional museum (museum, mile 76, 0.7 mi from the route); Historic centre of Zacatecas (historic center, mile 78, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Toma de Zacatecas (museum, mile 80, 0.7 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.