The Wayro route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín is 118 miles (190 km), about 2 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 118 mi (190 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | AGS 19 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín is like
MEX-45 (32 mi) and MEX-80D (26 mi) carry about 49% of the 118 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín, 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 | 72–98 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 98–101 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 101–118 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 43 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 78), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 85)
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
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.
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From San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to other places in Mexico
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- 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 Temacapulín?
About 2 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 118 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes by car?
About 118 miles (190 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín use?
In order: AGS 19, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. 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 Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (minor basilica, mile 78, 2 mi from the route); Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 85, 2 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.