The Wayro route from Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 204 miles (328 km), about 3 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 204 mi (328 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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.
What the drive from Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45D (156 mi) and MEX-45 (33 mi) carry about 93% of the 204 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 2–158 | 156 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 158–188 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 188–191 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 191–194 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 195–203 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 203–204 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 9 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Querétaro and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 176), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 177)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 29), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 176), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 177)
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.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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.
More drives to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
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- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Ajijic to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
From Querétaro to other places in Mexico
- Querétaro to Pinos
- Querétaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Querétaro to Real de Asientos
- Querétaro to Guadalupe, Zacatecas
- Querétaro to Amatitán
- Querétaro to Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 3 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Querétaro by car?
About 204 miles (328 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 Querétaro 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 Querétaro 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 Querétaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: 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 Querétaro and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Celaya Cathedral (church building, mile 29, 2 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 176, 0.1 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 177, 0.4 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.