San Pedro, Mexico to Temacapulín is about 437 road miles (704 km): roughly 8 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 437 mi (704 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-30 → MEX-40D → MEX-40 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
Driving San Pedro to Temacapulín: the shape of the trip
MEX-49 (128 mi) and MEX-45D (75 mi) carry about 46% of the 437 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 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Pedro to Temacapulín, road by road
| 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 | 392–418 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 418–421 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 421–437 | 16 | 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)
Places worth a stop between San Pedro and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Museum (mile 347)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 275), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 282), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 327), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 347), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 398), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 405)
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.
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
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
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 Pedro to other places in Mexico
- 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
- San Pedro, Mexico to Tequila
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Pedro, Mexico to Temacapulín?
About 8 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Pedro, Mexico to Temacapulín?
About 437 miles (704 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 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 Pedro to Temacapulín?
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.
Which highways go from San Pedro to Temacapulín?
In order: MEX-30, MEX-40D, MEX-40, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Pedro to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 347, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (basilica, mile 398, 2 mi from the route); Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 405, 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 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.