The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Mapimí is 515 miles (829 km), about 10 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 515 mi (829 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-51 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-49 → MEX-40D → MEX-30 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-40D, MEX-49D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 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.
Driving Salvatierra to Mapimí: the shape of the trip
MEX-45D (162 mi) and MEX-49 (151 mi) carry about 61% of the 515 miles. It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-43D, MEX-45D and MEX-40D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salvatierra and Mapimí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 1–22 | 21 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 22–23 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 23–44 | 21 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 47–155 | 108 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 155–185 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 185–188 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 188–217 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 217–251 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 251–252 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 252–258 | 6 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 258–265 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 265–273 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 273–286 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 286–291 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 291–424 | 133 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| MEX-40D | 424–479 | 55 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 479–497 | 18 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 497–500 | 3 | Durango |
| MEX-30 | 500–515 | 15 | Durango |
- Mile 111 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 212 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 375 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mapimí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Celaya Cathedral (mile 23), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 171), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 171), Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 175), Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 455)
- Museums and history: Celaya Cathedral (mile 23), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 173), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 194), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 239), Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 245)
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.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
Guadalupe regional museum
Paintings by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa are part of the important 17th- to 19th-century collection at the Museo de Guadalupe, in Guadalupe, Zacatecas.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Zacatecas' UNESCO-listed center packs in an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market, all set on the steep sides of a narrow valley.
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Mapimí?
About 10 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 515 miles.
How far is Mapimí from Salvatierra by car?
About 515 miles (829 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 Salvatierra to Mapimí?
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 Salvatierra to Mapimí?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Salvatierra to Mapimí use?
In order: MEX-51, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-49, MEX-40D and MEX-30. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Salvatierra and Mapimí?
Closest to the road: Celaya Cathedral (cathedral, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 171, 0.1 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 173, 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 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.