By road, San Pedro, Mexico and Amatitán are about 513 miles (826 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 48 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 513 mi (826 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-30 → MEX-40D → MEX-40 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 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.
What the drive from San Pedro to Amatitán is like
MEX-49 (128 mi) and MEX-80D (86 mi) carry about 42% of the 513 miles. It runs through 5 states: Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
San Pedro to Amatitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-30 | 1–29 | 28 | Coahuila, Durango |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 30–95 | 65 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 95–96 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 96–101 | 5 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 101–229 | 128 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 229–234 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 234–246 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 246–254 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 254–304 | 50 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 304–332 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 332–336 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 336–366 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 366–379 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 379–391 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 391–392 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 392–478 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 478–490 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 490–513 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 363 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
Places worth a stop between San Pedro and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 347), Museo Descubre (mile 349)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 64), Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 275), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 327), Museo Escarcega (mile 347), Museo Descubre (mile 349), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 405), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 483)
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.
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.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
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 Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
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.
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.
More drives to Amatitán
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From San Pedro to other places in Mexico
- San Pedro, Mexico to Temacapulín
- San Pedro, Mexico to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cosalá
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cotija
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cuitzeo
- San Pedro, Mexico to Tequila
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Pedro, Mexico to Amatitán?
About 9 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
How far is Amatitán from San Pedro, Mexico by car?
About 513 miles (826 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 Pedro to Amatitán?
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 Pedro to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Pedro to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-30, MEX-40D, MEX-40, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Pedro to Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 345, 2 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 347, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 349, 0.3 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.