By road, San Pedro, Mexico and Mazamitla are about 525 miles (845 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 9 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-30 → MEX-40D → MEX-40 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → JAL 307 → JAL 71 → MEX-71 → MEX-110 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 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.
On the road from San Pedro to Mazamitla
MEX-49 (128 mi) and MEX-45D (75 mi) carry about 39% of the 525 miles. It runs through 6 states: Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D and MEX-45D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Pedro to Mazamitla
| 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 |
| JAL 307 | 392–413 | 21 | Jalisco |
| JAL 71 | 413–452 | 39 | Jalisco |
| MEX-71 | 452–470 | 18 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 470–472 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 472–490 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 490–495 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 495–497 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 497–525 | 28 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 145 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)
- Mile 472 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 521 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San Pedro and Mazamitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 347)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 64), La Pona (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 275), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 282), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 327), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 347)
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
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Guadalupe regional museum
Missionaries were once sent north from this former college in Guadalupe, Zacatecas. Today it holds the Museo de Guadalupe and an important collection of painting from the 17th to the 19th century.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Mexico's independence movement is the subject of the Museo de la Insurgencia, opened in 1964 inside a 17th-century estate. Exhibits include farm, mining and textile tools once used in hacienda work.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
More drives to Mazamitla
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Mazamitla
- Fresnillo to Mazamitla
- Sombrerete to Mazamitla
- El Salto, Durango to Mazamitla
- Durango to Mazamitla
- San Juan del Río to Mazamitla
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 Amatitán
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cotija
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cuitzeo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Pedro, Mexico to Mazamitla?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Pedro, Mexico to Mazamitla?
About 525 miles (845 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 Mazamitla?
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 Mazamitla?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Pedro to Mazamitla?
In order: MEX-30, MEX-40D, MEX-40, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, JAL 307, JAL 71, MEX-71, MEX-110 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Pedro and Mazamitla?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Insurgencia (museum, mile 327, 3 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 347, 2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 347, 0.1 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 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.