The Wayro route from San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín is 163 miles (263 km), about 3 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 67 → MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (37 mi) and GTO 67 (31 mi) carry about 42% of the 163 miles. MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 67 | 12–43 | 31 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 43–53 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 53–66 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 66–103 | 37 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 104–118 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 118–144 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 144–147 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 147–163 | 16 | Jalisco |
- Mile 86 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San Miguel de Allende and Temacapulín
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built between 1796 and 1809 to plans by José Alejandro Durán y Villaseñor, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato is home to the Museo Regional de Guanajuato.
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.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From San Miguel de Allende to other places in Mexico
- San Miguel de Allende to Pénjamo
- San Miguel de Allende to Tócuaro
- San Miguel de Allende to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- San Miguel de Allende to Calvillo
- San Miguel de Allende to Zacatecas
- San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín?
About 3 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from San Miguel de Allende by car?
About 163 miles (263 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 Miguel de Allende 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 Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín use?
In order: GTO 67, MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Miguel de Allende and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 43, 3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (minor basilica, mile 123, 2 mi from the route); Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 130, 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.