The Wayro route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal is 240 miles (386 km), about 4 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 240 mi (386 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 19 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal is like
MEX-45D (160 mi) and MEX-45 (32 mi) carry about 80% of the 240 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 1–9 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 9–12 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 12–17 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 17–46 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 46–206 | 160 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 206–216 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 216–235 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 235–239 | 4 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 239–240 | 1 | Querétaro |
- Mile 43 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 197 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27), Celaya Cathedral (mile 176), El Cerrito (mile 201), Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 204)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
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.
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.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
More drives to Bernal
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal?
About 4 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
How far is Bernal from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes by car?
About 240 miles (386 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal use?
In order: AGS 19, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin (convent, mile 204, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 204, 1 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.