The Wayro route from Sombrerete to Chipilo is 556 miles (894 km), about 9 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 556 mi (894 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-43D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 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 Sombrerete to Chipilo is like
MEX-45D (202 mi) and MEX-45 (127 mi) carry about 59% of the 556 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 9 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sombrerete to Chipilo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 1–60 | 59 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 60–72 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 72–81 | 9 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 81–130 | 49 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 130–159 | 29 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 159–163 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 163–193 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 193–334 | 141 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 334–335 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 335–387 | 52 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 387–423 | 36 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 423–529 | 106 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 529–530 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 530–548 | 18 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 548–552 | 4 | Puebla |
| local roads | 552–556 | 4 | Puebla |
- Mile 135 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 238 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 389 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 422 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 482 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 495 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 503 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 526 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Sombrerete and Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 175), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 547)
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 352)
- Museums and history: José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 175), Xochitecatl (mile 534), Cacaxtla (mile 535), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 547)
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.
José Guadalupe Posada Museum
Aguascalientes is the birthplace of printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, and this museum shows the original signed printing plates he used to create his graphic images.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena
The former convent of Santa María Magdalena (Exconvento de Santa María Magdalena) is a 17th-century Baroque church built by the Dieguino friars, still in use as a Catholic temple of the Archdiocese of Puebla.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
When you get to Chipilo
Convent Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
An early 17th-century example of Puebla Baroque, the Church of the Virgin of Carmen has two richly decorated chapels and a neoclassical altarpiece holding an image of the Virgin by sculptor José Antonio Villegas Cora.
Fort Loreto
Fort Loreto is a fort that stands in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of the same name.
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sombrerete to Chipilo?
About 9 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 556 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Sombrerete by car?
About 556 miles (894 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 Sombrerete to Chipilo?
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 Sombrerete to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sombrerete to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-47D, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Sombrerete and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: José Guadalupe Posada Museum (museum, mile 175, 0.1 mi from the route); Exconvent of Santa María Magdalena (convent, mile 529, 1 mi from the route); La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 547, 0.4 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.