San Pedro, Mexico to Pedro Escobedo is about 542 road miles (873 km): roughly 9 h 59 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 542 mi (873 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-30 → MEX-40D → MEX-40 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
The San Pedro–Pedro Escobedo drive in a few lines
MEX-45D (222 mi) and MEX-49 (128 mi) carry about 65% of the 542 miles. It runs through 7 states: Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D, MEX-45D and MEX-43D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Pedro to Pedro Escobedo
| 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 | 366–526 | 160 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 526–542 | 16 | Querétaro |
- 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)
- Mile 411 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 517 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Pedro and Pedro Escobedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 347), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 350), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 524)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 64), Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 345), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 350)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 275), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 282), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 347), El Cerrito (mile 521), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 524)
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.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
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.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro
Querétaro's San Francisco church once served as the city's cathedral. The convent was begun in 1589 and the church finished in 1640, and it keeps a Baroque lectern and upper-choir stalls by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Pedro, Mexico to Pedro Escobedo?
About 9 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Pedro Escobedo from San Pedro, Mexico by car?
About 542 miles (873 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 Pedro Escobedo?
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 Pedro Escobedo?
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; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Pedro to Pedro Escobedo?
In order: MEX-30, MEX-40D, MEX-40, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-57D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Pedro and Pedro Escobedo?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 347, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 350, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 524, 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.