The Wayro route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán is 210 miles (338 km), about 4 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 19 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 San Luis Soyatlán is like
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-15 (42 mi) carry about 61% of the 210 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán, 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 | 46–60 | 14 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 60–71 | 11 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 72–158 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 158–163 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 163–168 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 168–210 | 42 | Jalisco |
- Mile 43 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and San Luis Soyatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 27), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 27), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 78), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 85), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 160), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 163), El Ixtépete (mile 168)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Casa Museo López Portillo
Opened on May 10, 1982, this house museum in Guadalajara's historic center showcases decorative arts and promotes work by young artists from the metro area.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
More drives to San Luis Soyatlán
- Tepatitlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- Calvillo to San Luis Soyatlán
From San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to other places in Mexico
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Tócuaro
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Zirahuén
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Bernal
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Omitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán?
About 4 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 210 miles.
How far is San Luis Soyatlán from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes by car?
About 210 miles (338 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 San Luis Soyatlán?
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 San Luis Soyatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán use?
In order: AGS 19, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. 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 San Luis Soyatlán?
Closest to the road: Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 160, 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.